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1968 was the year that changed the world. And for four young Aboriginal sisters from a remote mission this is the year that would change their lives forever. Around the globe, there was protest and revolution in the streets. Indigenous Australians finally secured the right to vote. There were drugs β¦and the shock of a brutal assassination. And there was Vietnam. The sisters, Cynthia, Gail, Julie and Kay are discovered by Dave, a talent scout with a kind heart, very little rhythm but a great knowledge of soul music. Billed as Australia's answer to 'The Supremes', Dave secures the sisters their first true gig, and flies them to Vietnam to sing for the American troops. Based on a true story, THE SAPPHIRES is a triumphant celebration of youthful emotion, family and music. (Read More)
Themes: | racism |
Locations: | military hospitalaustraliahelicopter |
Characters: | american soldiersoldiersinger |
Period: | year 19681950s1960s |
Story: | music rehearsalconcert tourlead singerfemale singermartin luther king assassinationcultural genocidevocal groupirish manwedding proposalunder attackmother child separationlost generationsoul musicreference to martin luther kingnew south wales β¦married manreservationsaigontalent contestmelbournebroken engagementgigcousingirl groupaboriginemilitary baseinterracial marriagemusic bandaboriginalengagement ringvietnam warrehearsalwhat happened to epiloguewoundsistermanagerpianistauditionconcertbased on true storysingingtitle spoken by charactertwo word titlef ratedflashbackkiss (See All) |
An un-chronological look at the life of the Little Sparrow, Edith Piaf (1915-1963). Her mother is an alcoholic street singer, her father a circus performer, her paternal grandmother a madam. During childhood she lives with each of them. At 20, she's a street singer discovered by a club owner who's s β¦oon murdered, coached by a musician who brings her to concert halls, and then quickly famous. Constant companions are alcohol and heartache. The tragedies of her love affair with Marcel Cerdan and the death of her only child belie the words of one of her signature songs, "Non, je ne regrette rien." The back and forth nature of the narrative suggests the patterns of memory and association. (Read More)
Subgenre: | period drama |
Themes: | murderdeathloveadulterydrunkennessfuneralmemoryextramarital affairpovertycancertheatrechildhoodblindnesspolice investigation |
Mood: | tearjerker |
Locations: | new york citybarbeachparis francenightclubdesertairportfrancebrothel |
Characters: | soldiersingerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipprostitutefemale protagonistpolice officernursemusicianlittle girlcatholicfrencholder woman younger man relationshippimpgrandmother granddaughter relationship |
Period: | 1950s1960sworld war two1940s1930s1920s1910s20th centuryyear 1963year 1940year 1947year 1960 |
Story: | concert tourfemale singerrehearsalmanagerpianistauditionconcertbased on true storysingingtwo word titlef ratedkissflashbackfemale nudityinterview β¦bare chested malesongbattlelettervomitingcar crashcafepianoprayermanhattan new york cityreportercaliforniaambulancewomandinerboxingaccidentnonlinear timelineno opening creditsvoice overgravemicrophoneclownfantasy sequencedolllong takeinjectionstageworld war onepoetsingle parentrecord playercircusaddictiontitle based on songloss of loved onedrug abuseagentboxercomposeraudienceorchestravisionold ageroseairplane crashsongwriterdressing roomrecording studiohorse and carriagepolice inspectorfortune tellerseparationhysteriaapparitionfemale bondinglocal blockbustercentral park manhattan new york cityphysicianaccordionperformercabaretboxing matchpressacrobatboxing ringsick childsaintmorphinemovie cameradeathbedstarvingnormandyspotlightbrothel madamworld championguardian angelphonograph recordreference to charlie chaplinfire breathingstreet performerreference to marlon brandonational anthemstage frightfansnightclub owneryear 1955music hallyear 1936contortionistestranged motherbuskingreference to ginger rogershospitalizationyear 1935montmartre parisreference to jean cocteauemotional healingchansonopening creditscat callolympiareference to john d. rockefellermean streetsrootlessness (See All) |
Detroit, the early 1960s. Curtis Taylor, Jr., a car salesman, breaks into the music business with big dreams. He signs a trio of young women, the Dreamettes, gets them a job backing an R&B performer, James "Thunder" Early, establishes his own record label and starts wheeling and dealing. When Early β¦flames out, Curtis makes the Dreamettes into headliners as the Dreams, but not before demoting their hefty big-voiced lead singer, Effie White, and putting the softer-voiced looker, Deena Jones, in front. Soon after, he fires Effie, sends her into a life of proud poverty, and takes Deena and the Dreams to the top. How long can Curtis stay there, and will Effie ever get her due? (Read More)
Themes: | deathlovefriendshipsuicidemarriageinfidelitydrugschristmasmoneyjealousyadulterypregnancydrinkingfilmmakingextramarital affair β¦divorcedrug usecelebrityunfaithfulnessgamblingtheatreunemploymentprejudice (See All) |
Locations: | new york citybarswimming poolsnowcemeterylos angeles californiabusnightclubelevatortruckused car |
Characters: | singerfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfrienddoctorbrother sister relationshipteenage girlfemale protagonistgirldancermusiciansister sister relationship β¦love triangleactresssingle mothercomedianaunt nephew relationshipcheating on one's girlfriend (See All) |
Period: | 1960s1970s |
Story: | lead singersoul musictalent contestgirl groupvietnam warrehearsalpianistauditionconcertsingingtitle spoken by characterkisssexone word titlegun β¦cigarette smokingdancingpartytelephone callfirecryingsongmirrorwatching tvcameradrinktearspianoguitarreporterbandwomanmontagecocaineboxingno opening creditsradiocoffingraveyardlimousinemicrophoneprologuefired from the jobchristmas treewigfilm within a filmlas vegas nevadaheroingarageblack americanapplausetv newsdiscorace relationsfamerecordingguitaristfraudcomposerpress conferencenew year's evetv showburialdrug overdosebackstagerejectiontheatre audiencecard playingabsent fatherbetsongwriterdressing roomrecording studiotourbriberysandwichdetroit michiganstairwayfriendship between womenjazz musicnaivetyno title at beginningflasktape recordingquitting a jobshow businesssaxophonerags to richestv studiocadillacreference to john f. kennedycomebackprice of fameblues musicegoflash cameratriounwed pregnancycar salesmanreference to martin luther king jr.music producerannouncerjazz clubgospel musicsaxophonistbased on stage musicalmedical clinicplaying against typealleywayrhythm and bluesscreening roomphoto sessionreference to lyndon johnsontambourinechaperonerace riotreference to cleopatramusical trioracist jokemusical quartettape playermotownmiami beach floridatheatrical managerbackup singerroman a clefpayolareference to ed sullivan45 recordingprimadonnareference to dick clark (See All) |
Climb aboard the double decker Spice Bus and get ready for a madcap musical adventure with the sexy phenomenons of pop - the Spice Girls. An encounter with extra-terrestrials, a night in a haunted castle, and a moment of truth in a maternity ward are just a few of the escapades the endeavored upon a β¦s the Girls gear up for their first live concert at London's Royal Albert Hall. (Read More)
Subgenre: | mockumentary |
Themes: | pregnancydancefashion |
Mood: | nightmarebreaking the fourth wall |
Locations: | hospitalboatbusnightclublondon englandwoodscourtroomenglandyachtbus driver |
Characters: | singerfemale protagonistalienpolicemanbest friendinterracial relationshipdance teachercelebrity has been |
Story: | concert tourfemale singergirl grouprehearsalmanagerconcertsingingtwo word titleexplosiontelephone callsongcatbombcafe β¦britishriverreporterflashlightdisguisemansionwomantoiletjokejudgepantyhosetalking to the camerapop musicfantasy sequencescreamscene during end creditschildbirthnewspaper headlinetwenty somethingfemale stockinged legsscene during opening creditsgroup of friendspop culturemediateddy bearbirthpop starinterracial friendshipbald mancamera shot of feetphoto shootcameomisunderstandingkaraokemakeupmusical numberscreenwriterswingdressing roompop singermeetingfemale stockinged feetbeing followedgiving birthlive concerttimebombfemale bondingold dark housefilm crewblonde womanautographtelling someone to shut upfriendship between womenfemale friendshiplegsconcert footagefalling into waterredheaded womanassistantlollipopmilitary uniformgurneylook alikealien contactspeedboatreference to marilyn monroetabloidtour buspop groupexpectant mothernewspaper reporteractress playing herselfbritish popdocumentary crewtoy carnewspaper editorimpersonatormedia manipulationsurprise during end creditsmusic groupposing for a photographgirl banddouble decker buswoman driverpop concertplaying chesswoman in laborshared bedpop bandimitationblack britishtelephone boxmanagementin jokestuffed toybritish asiansave the worldband managerlife jacketmedia circusriver thamesspice girldressing gownpiglettower bridge londonmaternity wardtabloid journalismgender stereotypeunion jackdressing upexercise bicyclemerchandiseimpressiontabloid reportercatchphrasesinging groupmilk bottlesales pitchhercule poirotroyal albert hall londonextremely richassault coursebrunette womanfemale bandrain indoorstaupe pantyhosenewspaper ownerskirt flying (See All) |
Florence Foster Jenkins, an heiress from NYC, always wanted to be a concert pianist and play Carnegie Hall. An injury in her youth deterred that dream, so she sets out to sing her way to Carnegie Hall, knowing the only way to get there would be, "Practice, practice, practice". Her husband supports h β¦er venture, and Florence Foster Jenkins' performance at Carnegie Hall becomes a truly historic event. (Read More)
Themes: | deathmarriageinfidelityextramarital affair |
Locations: | new york cityrestaurant |
Characters: | singerdoctoru.s. soldier |
Period: | 1940syear 1944 |
Story: | what happened to epiloguepianistauditionconcertsingingkisscharacter name in titlebare chested malepartysongdreamcafepianomanhattan new york citynewspaper β¦womannewspaper headlinegolfloyaltyhappinesscheating husbandwar veteranbriefcaserecording studiounited states of americareviewheiressbased on real personopera singercriticsocialitenewspaper reporterreference to ludwig van beethovendevotionrecitalsyphilisvenereal diseasebad singingbody buildingsleeping on a sofawild partyu.s. sailorweight liftingbad actorindulgencesubserviencevocal coachsinging out of tunedelusionalcarnegie hall (See All) |
Six incarnations of Bob Dylan: an actor, a folk singer, an electrified troubadour, Rimbaud, Billy the Kid, and Woody Guthrie. Put Dylan's music behind their adventures, soliloquies, interviews, marriage, and infidelity. Recreate 1960s documentaries in black and white. Put each at a crossroads, the a β¦rtist becoming someone else. Jack, the son of Ramblin' Jack Elliott, finds Jesus; handsome Robbie falls in love then abandons Claire. Woody, a lad escaped from foster care, hobos the U.S. singing; Billy awakes in a valley threatened by a six-lane highway; Rimbaud talks. Jude, booed at Newport when he goes electric, fences with reporters, pundits, and fans. He won't be classified. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of agedocumentary footage |
Themes: | loverevengesurrealismmarriagedrugspoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessfilmmakingvoyeurismdivorcetheftdrug usecelebrityillness β¦poetryfaiththeatrebreak upcrueltydrug addictionreligious conversion (See All) |
Mood: | satirerain |
Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarrestauranttrainmotorcyclesmall townairplanebathtubbuslondon englandtaxiairportelevatorwheelchair β¦englandtrain stationmotorcycle accidentairplane trip (See All) |
Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanchildrenboygirlnursedancermusicianactorphotographerbabythief β¦artistchristianjewishchristianitybiblefrenchex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipairplane stewardess (See All) |
Period: | year 19681950s1960s1970s19th century20th centuryyear 1963year 1973year 1974year 1964 |
Story: | concert tourvietnam warpianistconcertbased on true storysingingsexfemale nuditynuditymale nudityinterviewmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested male β¦fightcigarette smokingdancingphotographmale full frontal nuditypartyknifethree word titlepantiestelephone callfirevoice over narrationpunctuation in titlesongcorpseunderwearfoodhorseslow motion scenewatching tvcameradrinkbare buttpaintingriflesunglassesapostrophe in titledead bodycafepianojailvoyeurreference to jesus christprayermale pubic hairguitarmanhattan new york cityreportersubjective cameranewspaperjournalistwinebandcaliforniaaxemontageeatingsubwaynonlinear timelineman with glassespaintercoffinbathunderwater scenelooking at the cameratalking to the cameraparklimousinelegenddrug addictmicrophoneprotestcowboyumbrellaon the roadflowersamerican flaghairy chestfilm within a filmrock 'n' rollfeminismpoetfreeze framerecord playerriotperiod in titleeyeglassesapplauseclaim in titlelooking at oneself in a mirrorrecordingtitle based on songjail cellguitaristcrucifixdemonstrationwatching a moviemagazinespiderpress conferencetv showfaked deathcarnivalpreacherhitchhikingdrug overdosecivil rightspillsnew jerseyplaygroundministerhippiemillionairenewsreel footagetheatre audienceensemble casttime lapse photographyexilefilm setoutlawautopsysongwriterexistentialismalienationactivistfast motion scenehorseback ridingsermonmale objectificationtitle ends with periodwomen's rightsmultiple storylineanti warsuccessmen's bathroomreference to the beatlesharmonicatraffic jamfascistscalpelelectric guitarcoughingmetamorphosisrallyurinalcontraction in titlerags to richesfolk musicperformance artmusic festivallabor unionreference to john f. kennedyfirst person titlecircular staircaseprice of famejailbreakneck braceblues musicenigmahobominnesotaprophethermitreference to richard nixonneo westernradicaldressinglynchinggiraffeharlem manhattan new york cityliberalflash camerakennedy assassinationmultiple perspectivesprotestormultiple personalityevangelisttarantulagolf cartreference to martin luther king jr.music producerwashing dishesostrichgreenwich village manhattan new york cityblackfacegospel musicmotorcycle crashclothed female naked malefreight traincfnm scenechurch choircoffeehousewoodstockactress playing male roleknife attackbible studyprecociousnessblack pantherslyricistbeatnikdead horsevagabondrecord albumyear 1959reference to lyndon johnsonfalling off a bridgeblack panther partyentouragefolk singergreeting cardhit over the head with a bottletumbleweedboxcarcontradictionjumping onto a trainreference to judasmultiple actors for one characterlawlessnesspeace treatyreference to lee harvey oswaldmultiple identitiesreference to judas iscariotreference to arthur rimbaudrising starstiltwalkerawards banquetfalling from a trainpentecostalrole played by multiple actorstroubadourestate salewhitefacedust bowlpeace negotiationphotograph comes to lifetrestlenewport rhode islandriding the railsreference to billy the kidfemale voyeurholy visionlondon 1960sstockton california (See All) |
Deloris Wilson, a black woman who has chosen the stage name Deloris Van Cartier, is a Reno lounge singer, she the lead in a girl trio in which she also chooses and arranges the music and choreographs the shows. She is a wisecracking, showy woman who has always loved music. She, however, only has her ⦠current job being hired by her married lover, Vince LaRocca, to sing in his casino's lounge. She learns of Vince's true business as a gangster when she walks in on him killing one of his employees who wronged him. As a witness to the murder, Deloris goes on the run to the police, Lt. Eddie Souther who has long been running an operation to get enough evidence to put Vince behind bars, this murder which could be the proverbial nail in Vince's coffin. However, Vince has put a contract out on Deloris' life to prevent her from testifying against him. As such, Eddie has to hide her until the trial, which will be at least two months. Where Eddie chooses is St. Katherine's, a poor Catholic parish and convent in a tough neighborhood in San Francisco. The convent's Mother Superior reluctantly takes Deloris in, that reluctance as Deloris is not anywhere near being close to looking or acting like a typical nun. Furthermore, the Mother Superior does not tell any of the sisters Deloris' true identity or the real reason for her being at St. Katherine's. With the Mother Superior cloistering the sisters behind the convent walls to pray for the salvation mostly of down and out of the neighborhood w⦠(Read More)
Subgenre: | fish out of water |
Themes: | murderdeathkidnappingreligiongangstergamblingfaithabduction |
Locations: | helicopterbarchurchnightclubtaxiairportpolice stationpolice carsan francisco californiacatholic churchschool teacherslum |
Characters: | singerpoliceafrican americanstudentdetectivepriestlawyerlittle girlhitmanlittle boycatholiccatholic priestpolice lieutenant |
Period: | year 1968 |
Story: | female singervocal groupgirl grouprehearsalsisterpianistconcertsingingtwo word titledancingphotographchasepistolshot to deathpunched in the face β¦watching tvarrestpaintingheld at gunpointrunningpianoclassroomprayerreporterfoot chasebracandledisguisewomantied to a chairnunnews reportbartenderon the rungunshotpilotorganized crimemicrophonecostumeuniformstatuescreampursuitwitnessstagetied upfirst partgardenshot in the armsilencergraffiticasinoapplauseeavesdroppingcopwalkie talkiemobsterblockbustermobaudienceitalian americanhit in the crotchchoirdressing roomlieutenantsirenreference to elvis presleygamblerpopeplaying poolassumed identityscene before opening creditsjukeboxreference to the beatlesconventlistening to radioblackboardslot machinebishopmurder witnessbadgenevadaiconwitness protectionmasscrooked coproulettehelicopter pilotairlinerresignationmuralmother superiorreference to john lennonacademydonationoil lamppunched in the crotchcharacter appears on tvaltar boymagazine coverstanding ovationlounge singerafrobad singingneon lightpolice protectioncatholic massreference to the popenun's habitmarqueeskipping ropereno nevadareference to paul mccartneytambourinemonsignormontage with pop songirish accentreference to david lettermanreference to las vegas nevadacharacter appears on magazine coverreference to mary magdalenereference to ringo starrreference to diana rosschoir practicemink coateating ice creamhiding outinterracial datingreference to george harrisonreference to quasimodosaved at the last secondspitting out foodjumping out of a moving cardisguised as a nunovationsinging nundancing nuneavesdropping at a doora show of handseating ice cream from the containergun held to one's backchoir rehearsalpicture on time magazine (See All) |
Inspired by a true story, Al Pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins, who can't give up his hard-living ways. But when his manager (Christopher Plummer) uncovers a 40 year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a heartfelt journey to β¦ rediscover his family, find true love and begin a second act. (Read More)
Themes: | pregnancyfeardrunkennessmemoryangerdrug usecancerredemption |
Locations: | new york citybarswimming poolhotelairplanelos angeles californiabustaxielevator |
Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctormusicianphotographerbest friendlittle girlex husband ex wife relationshippregnant mother |
Period: | 1970syear 1971 |
Story: | what happened to epiloguemanagerpianistconcertbased on true storysingingtitle spoken by charactertwo word titlekissfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybare breastsfemale frontal nudityinterview β¦bare chested malefemale rear nuditycigarette smokingphotographpartytelephone callcryingcell phonesongunderwearmirrorrescuewatching tvcamerabikiniletterbirthdaypianotelephonef wordbandapologyhotel roommicrophoneprologuestorytellingcollege studentscene during end creditstypewriterrecord playereyeglasseslooking at oneself in a mirrortape recorderscene during opening creditsrecordinghappinesscaught having sexcrucifixone night standrock starpromisereconciliationnew jerseybackstagesondressing roomnervous breakdowntourbriefsmidlife crisisfemale in showerinspirationbillboardcigaretteunhappinesswhistlingleukemiaepiloguemale protagonistmiddle ageentertainernervousnesstequilatour bussurprise partyblogman wearing towelends with biographical notesmeaning of lifefemale in a showermercedessongwritingestranged sonhotel desk clerkscotch whiskey40 year oldreference to bruce springsteenreading a letter aloudballet classfan the persondying hairprenuptial agreementends with real life photosman wrapped in a towelman wearing briefs2015talent managerflushing drugs down a toilethyperactive childreference to sylvia plath (See All) |
The story of Ray Charles, music legend. Told in his adult live with flashbacks to his youth we see his humble origins in Florida, his turbulent childhood which included losing his brother and then his sight, his rise as pianist in a touring band, his writing his own songs and running his own band an β¦d then stardom. Also includes his addiction to drugs and its affect on his working life and family life. (Read More)
Themes: | racismdeathlovemarriageinfidelitydrugsbetrayaladulterypregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessweddingfuneralmemory β¦extramarital affairdeath of motherdrug useredemptionguiltunfaithfulnesseducationexploitationhopeblindnessprejudicedrug addictionwealth (See All) |
Mood: | rainnightmare |
Locations: | hospitalbeachchurchswimming poolhotellos angeles californiaparis francebusnightclubbaseballsan francisco californiabus driver |
Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americandoctorbrother brother relationshipboydancermusicianbabyreference to godsingle motherbetrayal by friend |
Period: | 1950s1960s1970s1940s1930syear 1963year 1979year 1962year 1965year 1960year 1964year 1961 |
Story: | soul musicpianistconcertsingingtitle spoken by characterkissflashbacksexcharacter name in titleone word titledogfightcigarette smokingdancingcrying β¦songdreamhorsecameradrinkarrestlietearssunglassesbirthdaymarijuanabathroompianojailhallucinationguitarmanhattan new york cityreporterbandmontagecocaineradiobirthday partydrowningtalking to the cameradrug addictmicrophonebusinessmanfired from the jobliarsuitcasedeath of brotherpremarital sexloss of motherheroinchessberlin germanybirthday cakeapplausepot smokinghypodermic needlerace relationsrome italyguitaristcountry musicfloridaswimsuitorchestrascamdrug overdosecivil rightstokyo japanattorneybreakupanimated sequenceboston massachusettsnewsreel footagejunkiedrummerracistsongwritercaneblind manrecording studiotrophyhorse and carriageloss of brothergeniusseattle washingtondrumscontractforename as titledrug smugglingbottlejazz musicbus stopfallingcrippleatlanta georgiarags to richestrumpetmadrid spainhouston texaspsychotherapysorrowturkishbus ridedallas texashymnmontreal quebec canadaracial discriminationblues musicheroin addictsegregationtour busmusic historyharlem manhattan new york citycivil rights movementflash cameratrionew york city new yorkunwed pregnancymusic businesspolitical protestcricketracial issuesbassnew houserecord producerreference to frank sinatraintegrationst. louis missouriafrican american protagonistgospel musicdrug bustprobationconcert halldrug withdrawalrecord companyshooting uppityprotest signtrumpet playerwashing clothesheroin addictionbraillerhythm and bluesyear 1952year 1959bass playerreference to liberaceyear 1954i.v.calling for helpyear 1953year 1956hummingbirdindianapolis indianaloss of eyesightgreyhound busseeing eye dogsense of sightyear 1949blind boyphysical disabilityvisually impaired personyear 1950jukebox musicalrecord contractsinging triosense of hearingrecord executivedrug testtitle cardsgeorgia usaafrican american musicsharecropperpayolareference to nat king colelaundressnewport rhode islandone dollar billstate legislaturegrammy awardreference to lena horneatlantic recordsbottle treeorgan grinder (See All) |
Jersey Boys is a musical biography of the Four Seasons-the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation. Far from a mere tribute concert (though it does include numbers from the popular Four Seasons songbook), β¦Jersey Boys gets to the heart of the relationships at the center of the group-with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto. In addition to following the quartet's coming of age as performers, the core of the show is how an allegiance to a code of honor learned in the streets of their native New Jersey got them through a multitude of challenges: gambling debts, Mafia threats and family disasters. Jersey Boys is a glimpse at the people behind a sound that has managed to endure for over four decades in the hearts of the public. (Read More)
Themes: | marriagechristmasmoneyprisonfuneraldeath of daughter |
Mood: | neo noirbreaking the fourth wall |
Locations: | churchcemetery |
Characters: | singerfather daughter relationshippolice officermusician |
Period: | 1950s1960s |
Story: | music bandconcertsingingflashbacksongcar accidentcar crashjailbandnunradiohotel roomdebtrecordingstealing β¦towelscamnew jerseyitalian americansafemusical numbersongwriterbowlingrecording studiolocation in titlelighterbarberloss of daughtermusic groupgun shotbased on stage musicalfake bloodquartetmusical quartettearing up a note (See All) |
Erika Kohut is a pianist, teaching music. Schubert and Schumann are her forte, but she's not quite at concert level. She's approaching middle age, living with her mother who is domineering then submissive; Erika is a victim then combative. With her students she is severe. She visits a sex shop to wa β¦tch DVDs; she walks a drive-in theater to stare at couples having sex. Walter is a self-assured student with some musical talent; he auditions for her class and is forthright in his attraction to her. She responds coldly then demands he let her lead. Next she changes the game with a letter, inviting him into her fantasies. How will he respond; how does sex have power over our other faculties? (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult film |
Themes: | loverapejealousyfeardeceptionvoyeurismincestdeath of fatherobsessionsexualityhumiliationmental illnesstheatrecruelty β¦madness (See All) |
Locations: | restaurantbathtubsex in carsex in toilet |
Characters: | singerteacherstudentmusicianlustmotherteacher student relationshipprofessorolder woman younger man relationshipself mutilationaunt nephew relationshipself destructivenessdysfunctional relationshipself inflicted injuryself hate |
Story: | rehearsalpianistauditionconcertsingingkissfemale nuditybased on novelbloodfemale frontal nuditymasturbationdog β¦sex scenefemale full frontal nudityknifeleg spreadingerectionpantiesfondlingbeatingunderwearurinationface slapwatching tvbedcafepianovoyeurcleavagetoiletfemale pubic hairwhite pantiesapologycontroversyejaculation into someone's mouthpaindesirecageragesex on floorwatching a movievictimrape victimviolinembarrassmentbroken glasstheatre audienceice skatingice hockeydisfigurementattractionunsimulated sexsexual assaultviolinistshameage differencepiano playermasochismdomineering mothercoughingjock straprazorcelloyoung manintimacysex shopdiarrheacellistice rinkdeeply disturbed personheterosexualityspinsterreference to ludwig van beethovenwomen's bathroomborderline personality disorderrecitalneurosisconcert hallpiano teacherpiano lessonspying on couple having sexcontroversialbuffetodormigrainecutterporno shopscentreference to franz schubertdrive in moviereference to johann sebastian bachsubmissivepulling hairreference to johannes brahmswienmusic conservatoryviolastabbing oneselfsonatafrivolitybarricading doorcutting one's handclassical pianolecheryrepulsionshamelessnessgag reflexself genital mutilation (See All) |
Several years after leaving the orphanage to which her father never returned for her, Gabrielle Chanel finds herself working in a provincial bar. She's both a seamstress for the performers and a singer, earning the nickname Coco from the song she sings nightly with her sister. A liaison with Baron B β¦alsan gives her an entree into French society and a chance to develop her gift for designing increasingly popular hats. When she falls in love with English businessman Arthur Capel further opportunities open up, though life becomes ever more complicated. (Read More)
Subgenre: | period drama |
Themes: | infidelityjealousytheatrefashionwealth |
Locations: | barbeachparis francefrance |
Characters: | singerfemale protagonistsister sister relationshiplittle girlfrenchfathertheatre actress |
Period: | 19th century1920s1910s20th century1900s1890s |
Story: | what happened to epiloguesisterauditionbased on true storyf ratedflashbacksexcharacter name in titlesongtitle directed by femalehorsecar accidentcar crashmenage a troisorphan β¦mansionnuncigar smokingtheaterchampagnegifthorse ridingdresshatred dressservantorphanagenicknamecorsetfeministworkbilliardssocietyhorse and carriagedeath of loved onepajamasaristocrathorseback ridingdormitoryestatehorse racingperformertomboyfashion designercostume partycabaretshopfashion modelbeltbutt slapsewingblack dresshigh societybaronsexual favorautomobile accidentrunwayemancipationnickname as titlemusic hallwoman directorpolothinnessdressmakerother womanhaute couturecatholic orphanagefabricsocial statushair styleidle richyear 1893belle epoquefemale dressed as maledress makingchamps elysee pariselegancekept womandressagefin de siecletheater actressdeauvillestud farmgentryfashion iconhat shopside saddle (See All) |
When 'Walt Disney' (qv)'s daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, 'P.L. Travers' (qv)' _Mary Poppins (1964)_ (qv), he made them a promise - one that he didn't realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly, uncompromi β¦sing writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine. But, as the books stop selling and money grows short, Travers reluctantly agrees to go to Los Angeles to hear Disney's plans for the adaptation. For those two short weeks in 1961, Walt Disney pulls out all the stops. Armed with imaginative storyboards and chirpy songs from the talented Sherman brothers, Walt launches an all-out onslaught on P.L. Travers, but the prickly author doesn't budge. He soon begins to watch helplessly as Travers becomes increasingly immovable and the rights begin to move further away from his grasp. It is only when he reaches into his own childhood that Walt discovers the truth about the ghosts that haunt her, and together they set Mary Poppins free to ultimately make one of the most endearing films in cinematic history. (Read More)
Subgenre: | disney |
Themes: | deathfilmmakingdeath of fatherdysfunctional familycelebrityalcoholism |
Locations: | australiabartrainswimming poolhotellos angeles californialondon englandtaxiairportrural setting |
Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctormusicianbabywriterlittle girlalcoholicmaidfilmmakeraustralianyounger version of characterself pity |
Period: | 1960syear 1964year 1961 |
Story: | music bandrehearsalsisterpianistbased on true storysingingflashbackcharacter name in titlebloodinterviewdancingphotographthree word titlecryingsong β¦corpsehorsewatching tvbooktearsrunningpianobritishriverreporterwomansuicide attemptnonlinear timelinedrawingvoice overbartenderlimousineauthormicrophonebankspeechloss of fatherstagecinemachickentypewriterperiod in titlepoemapplauseshavingtape recorderfameagenthollywood californiamovie theatercomposeraudienceguardmovie theatreremote controlfanpet dogpost traumatic stress disorderawardsketchfilm producersongwriterabbreviation in titlehorse and carriagecrowdnannychauffeurwifegateautographstewardessbillboarddrunkardbankershow businessreference to albert einsteinmovie studiopalm treepressbased on real personcarouselscripttheme parkhorse and wagonmerry go roundkangaroostraight razorbuddhaairlinerspinstersheet musicice cream conebedriddenfairgroundliquordisneylandpremiereoil lampstorytellergalareference to walt disneyaudio tapesongwritingscriptwriterspeakerclotheslinescreenstuffed toymistrusthorsebacklyricsreference to vincent van goghpast and presenttraumatic childhoodcherry blossomreference to laurence oliviersick fatherpeargiving a speechjellychildren's authorcoughing up bloodabusive childhoodyear 1906premierreference to mary poppinsmaking of a moviereference to franklin delano rooseveltreference to alec guinnessreference to frida kahlo (See All) |
In 1975, San Fernando Valley teen Joan Larkin reinvents herself as Joan Jett, a guitarist who wants to form an all-girl punk band. She pitches the idea to a sleazy manager, Kim Fowley, who pairs her with a drummer and then searches for a face: he finds Cherie Currie, at age 15, the perfect jailbait β¦image for his purpose; by luck, she can sing. Two others round out the band, The Runaways. Fowley books a tour, signs them to Mercury Records, and packs them off to crowds in Japan. Seeds of conflict sprout early: Fowley puts Cherie front and center in the publicity, she's soon strung out on drugs and vodka, and jealousies arise. Without adult supervision, where can Joan and Cherie end up? (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of ageteen movierevisionist history |
Themes: | drugsmoneydrinkingdancetravelangerdrug usedysfunctional familyillnessbreak up |
Locations: | hospitalcarnightclubjapan |
Characters: | singerfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipteenagerfriendteenage girlmusiciansister sister relationshipalcoholic drink |
Period: | 1970s |
Story: | talent contestwhat happened to epiloguesistermanagerconcertsingingtitle spoken by characterf ratedmasturbationsex scenedancingphotographpartylesbian kiss β¦telephone callsongtitle directed by femaleunderwearurinationblondedrinkbirthdayrock musicbathroomguitaralcoholf wordbandrock bandlimousinemicrophoneon the roadrock 'n' rollpremarital sexstageobscene finger gesturegrandmotherstrong female characterrecord playerbirthday cakelistening to musicfamerecordingguitaristmagazineeccentricstrong female leadrock starphoto shootface paintrock concertpillsreconciliationsexismbroken glasstitle appears in writingdrummertrailergrowing uprecording studiotourjobpromiscuityt shirtvodkadrumsreference to elvis presleystage performancemenstruationname callingreference to the beatlesguitar playingtomboyhospital bedmusic industryteenage sexualityguitar playerunderage sextalent showironingrock musicianteenage girl in underwearroadtrippublicityrock singerleaving homedutch anglemusic businessmusic concertmusic grouprock grouppainted facegirl bandmusic producerillegal drugsironbreakdownleather pantsreference to david bowiemenarchepill poppingdefenestrationlimosan fernando valley californiatitle appears in textclassic rock musicteen drug useband memberrecord contractface paintingrecording artistband practiceclothes ironfemale rockerrecording boothrecord dealreference to iggy popreference to sex pistolsall girl banddancing in one's underwearcat callmending friendshippass outpill abuseteen magazine (See All) |
Recounts a fable of a pop rock band formed a year after the Beatles took America by storm in early 1964. Jazz aficionado Guy Patterson, unhappily toiling in the family appliance store, is recruited into the band the Oneders (later renamed the Wonders) after regular drummer Chad breaks his arm. After β¦ Guy injects a four/four rock beat into lead singer Jimmy's ballad, the song's undeniable pop power flings the Wonders into a brief whirlwind of success, telling the tale of many American bands who attempted to grab the brass ring of rock and roll in the wake of the British Invasion. (Read More)
Themes: | weddingmilitaryillnesshollywood |
Locations: | churchusapennsylvania |
Characters: | singerboyfriend girlfriend relationship |
Period: | 1960s |
Story: | lead singerwhat happened to epiloguemanagerconcertpunctuation in titlesongrock musicreporterbandfour word titlewritten and directed by cast memberexclamation point in titledirected by starlas vegas nevadajazz β¦card gameteen angstrecordingdentistdrummerbroken armrecording studiocontractohiopush upsmusic industrydisc jockeyshowbizcampermusic businesssnorricamdisneylandjazz musicianfictional bandtelevision studioconciergenameless characterfolk songone hit wonderhelp wanted signimaginary bandappliance store (See All) |
The Beatles--the world's most famous rock and roll band--travel from their home town of Liverpool to London to perform in a television broadcast. Along the way they must rescue Paul's unconventional grandfather from various misadventures and drummer Ringo goes missing just before the crucial concert β¦. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmdocumentary stylepseudo documentaryrock musical |
Themes: | surrealismgamblingphotography |
Mood: | behind the scenes |
Locations: | helicoptertrainhotelbathtubnightclublondon englandpolice stationenglandtrain stationcar thieffire escape |
Characters: | policeboypolicemanmusiciandirectorsecretaryolder man younger woman relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshippolice chase |
Story: | broken engagementrehearsalmanagerconcertdancingchasepunctuation in titlemirrorcameraarrestbookrock musicapostrophe in titlepianohandcuffs β¦britishtelevisionfoot chaseold mandisguisefour word titlerock bandhotel roomscreamingpursuitrock 'n' rollschoolgirlcult directorclass differencespubcasinotwenty somethingactor playing himselfshavingcard gamefametitle based on songbritish musicmagicianguitaristenglish musicphone boothpress conferencebritish rock musicclubculture clashrock starrock concertconstruction sitebackstagedrummermakeupcard playingenglishaerial shotmusical numbersongwritertuxedodressing roomlens flarefieldirreverencefast motion scenehiding in a closetcafeteriaadolescenceautographperformerelectric guitargeneration gaptelevision showtrain ridemonitoracoustic guitaryoung manman wearing glassesprice of fameintergenerational friendshiprock musicianthe beatlesmarketingmusical performanceshowgirlensemble filmsweatertalent agentauto theftphoto boothtirefake beardthe beatles songdrive in classictheatrical agentbirdcageliverpudliantelevision studiobassistbass guitarmanholeshaving creamtitle mentioned in songfalling into a holedart boarddrum kittrain carriagetransistor radioman in bathtubfan mailbig nosebeatlemaniatelevision directortripping overscreaming fansrubber tireswinging sixties (See All) |
Cheery Alex Fletcher lives comfortably in Manhattan off the residuals from his 80's pop success and reprising his hits at school reunions, theme parks, and state fairs. But those gigs are declining, so he jumps at the chance to write a song and record it with reigning teen idol Cora Corman. Trouble β¦is, he's good at melodies but needs a lyricist and has less than a week to finish. Enter Sophie Fisher, subbing for a friend who waters Alex's plants; she's a pretty good poet, quick witted, and could do it, if she'd agree. But there's some sort of shadow over her head that Alex may not be able to charm his way past. And what if they do get a song written, what then? (Read More)
Subgenre: | music video |
Themes: | lovebreak upfalling in love |
Mood: | night |
Locations: | helicopternew york cityrestaurantapartment |
Characters: | singerfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmusiciansister sister relationshipaunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationship |
Story: | female singerrehearsalmanagerconcertsingingbare chested malethree word titletelephone callcell phonesongwritten by directorpianocleavagebandtoilet β¦authorscene during end creditsstagehuggingstreetred dresspop starfanbackstagesongwriterfamily dinnerrecording studioposterenglishman abroaddinner partyex boyfriendpiano playingmusic industrycdwalkingchick flickacoustic guitaropposites attractprice of fameimplied sexpendoormankeyboardselfiemusic storewine drinkingtaxi ridedeadlinefictional tv showpop concertsongwritinggrand pianopop bandfictional bandwashed up starstory continued during end creditshas beenrecording sessiontaking a selfiewaterbedlyricistmiddle age romancebuddha statuemusic recordingmorning afterwhimsicalnotepadpotted plantrolling stone magazinereference to cole porterwatering a plantmashed potatoesmaking music videohelipadplaying a pianobumping headwater bed (See All) |
The story of John Lennon's childhood and teenage years from 1944 to 1960, his relationship with his aunt Mimi and his mother Julia -the two dominant women in the first part of his life-, his first meeting with Paul McCartney and George Harrison, their friendship, their love for music and the birth o β¦f The Beatles. (Read More)
Subgenre: | coming of agetragedy |
Themes: | deathfriendshipmoneydrinkingdrunkennessfuneralangertheftdeath of motherdepressiondeath of wifechildhood |
Mood: | nightmareaffection |
Locations: | restaurantschoolcemeterybusbicycle |
Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boyteachergirlstudentdancermusicianbaby β¦sister sister relationshipthiefbest friendreference to godlittle boycousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
Period: | 1950s1960s1940s |
Story: | music bandwhat happened to epiloguebased on true storysingingtwo word titlef ratedkissflashbacksexbloodmasturbationcigarette smoking β¦fingeringdancingphotographpartytelephone callfondlingcryingbased on booksongtitle directed by femaledreamunderwearfoodmirrorurinationpunched in the facedrinksecretletterbookliebeertearsrunningbirthdayrock musiccafecollegepianoguitartelephonebedroombandambulancemontageeatingwidowhouserock banddrawinghit by a carbirthday partygraveyardflash forwardargumentmicrophonereadinguniversitydeath of husbandrock 'n' rollsadnesscharacter says i love yousleepingpubrecord playerbirthday caketeateen angsthead buttdesirelistening to musictape recorderwoman with glassesrecordingtitle based on songgroup of friendsrageguitaristaudienceblack humorpassportmovie theatreswitchbladebloody noseshopliftingbackstagedrummertheatre audienceabsent fatherschool uniformsexual humorsongwriterpierattractiondark pastdressing roomrecording studiolaughingdead motherpajamascrowdexhibitionismnew zealandfast motion scenedrumsjoypiano playerreference to elvis presleyporn magazinedark secretadolescencejazz musiclooking out a windowguitar playingharmonicaboy with glassesbus stopflasklistening to a radiowrathguitar playerurinalguardianhamburg germanypawnshopwakegravestoneoutdoor oral sexmailmanthe beatlesgrudgedoormanabsent motherwaveoverhearing sexmusical instrumentrecord storemusic storebanjomusic groupreference to winston churchillrock groupliverpooloverheard conversationdouble decker busbloody mouthboardwalkcollapsesketchingdeath of uncleabandoned by fatherillegitimacygarden shearshalf brother half sister relationshipabandoned by motherbirth certificatechildhood memoriesboys' bathroomband managerlodgerschool suspensionlawn chairfish and chipsknocking on doortroubled teenage boyblackpool englandabandoned by husbandreference to buddy hollyreference to little richardsleeping on a benchreference to tchaikovskysinging along with a recordbiochemistryseaside resortbanjo playerschool blazerbrain hemorrhagewashboardlistening to classical musicclipping a hedgemerchant navy (See All) |
Tuesday, June 4, 1968: the California presidential primary. As day breaks 'Robert F. Kennedy' (qv) arrives at the Ambassador Hotel; he'll campaign, then speak to supporters at midnight. To capture the texture of the late 1960s, we see vignettes at the hotel: a couple marries so he can avoid Vietnam, β¦ kitchen staff discuss race and baseball, a man cheats on his wife, another is fired for racism, a retired hotel doorman plays chess in the lobby with an old friend, a campaign strategist's wife needs a pair of black shoes, two campaign staff trip on LSD, a lounge singer is on the downhill slide. Through it all, we see and hear RFK calling for a better society and a better nation. (Read More)
Subgenre: | dark comedytragedydocudrama |
Themes: | racismdeathmarriagepoliticsadulterycorruption |
Locations: | hotellos angeles californiakitchenrestaurant kitchen |
Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipinterracial relationshipalcoholicolder man younger woman relationship |
Period: | year 19681960s |
Story: | vietnam warbased on true storycharacter name in titlemale nudityone word titleshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headbikinireporterassassinassassinationpantyhoseshot in the leg β¦racial slurfired from the jobwritten and directed by cast memberspeechamerican flagclass differenceschessfemale stockinged legsdrugrace relationsshot in the stomachvietnaminterracial friendshipambitionmexicancamera shot of feetarchival footagesenatorethnic slurpolitical corruptionfemale stockinged feetsocial issuesreflectionhairdressermultiple storylineforename as titleanti warlsdfoot closeupreceptionistcampaignfight the systemreference to john f. kennedybeauty salonracial tensionrise and fallassassination plotmarriage of convenienceends with biographical notesrosarypresidential campaignensemble filmbigotreference to alfred hitchcockdrug bustplaying chessuh 1 huey helicopterworld recordreference to andy warholpolitical unrestchadreference to dwight d. eisenhowerreference to lyndon johnsonfemale stockinged solesyoung wifeloungehigh on drugspunch in the facereference to rita hayworthbegins with historical notesreference to bing crosbyreference to harry s trumansugar cubereference to king arthurreference to nikita khrushchevwoman wearing a bikinireference to barbara stanwycktranslatingreference to cab callowayreference to anne bancroftalcoholic womanambassador hotellapel pinpunch cardreference to will rogerslightheartednessreference to huey newtonreference to jacqueline kennedyreference to merlintelephone switchboard (See All) |
Aspiring actress serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions and jazz musician Sebastian scrapes by playing cocktail-party gigs in dingy bars. But as success mounts, they are faced with decisions that fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain β¦in each other threaten to rip them apart. (Read More)
Themes: | lovesurrealismchristmasdancefilmmakingmemorytheatrehollywood |
Locations: | barswimming poollos angeles californiaparis francenightclubbicycleelevatorouter spacesinging in a car |
Characters: | singermother daughter relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipdancermusicianphotographerbabywriteractressreference to godlittle girlwaitressex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship β¦aunt niece relationshipdream girlhispanic american (See All) |
Period: | wintersummer |
Story: | concert tourrehearsalpianistauditionconcertsingingkissflashbackdancingphotographpartythree word titleshowertelephone callcell phone β¦songmirrorslow motion scenecomputercamerasunglassespianotelephonecookingwinebandvideo cameranonlinear timelineapologyno opening creditsroommatecoffeeflash forwardtheaterlibraryprologuefired from the jobfantasy sequencemini skirtchampagnepassionchristmas treeflowersconvertiblesplit screenobscene finger gesturefireworksrecord playerjazzapplauselooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicbabysitterrepetition in titlerecordingvandalismwatching a moviehollywood californiacrying womanmovie theateraudiencehome movieambitionmovie theatrephoto shootbackstagemovie setdrummersurpriseraised middle fingerpierdressing roomlens flarerecording studioplaybenchwedding receptiondrumscoffee shopcontractpiano playeryellingsunsetlevitationcastingmini dressjazz musicname callinglegsplaywrighttraffic jamtheatre productionquitting a jobwhistlingpool partyshort skirtlip synchingaspiring actressreference to marilyn monroecar radiowoman in a bikinioverhead camera shottextingposinghermitkeyboardfreewayspotlightoverhead shotaspiring actorfedoraglobechristmas decorationsskateboarderwomen's bathroomreference to charlie chaplingolf cartsong and dancemakeup artistcar keysjazz clubwaltzalliterative titlereference to marlon brandohula hoopjazz musicianreference to james deanblowing a kissjazz bandpenis slurtrumpet playerreference to elizabeth taylorreference to humphrey bogartcasting directorsambahonking a car hornkissing in publicsaxophone playeroverhearing a conversationwoman wearing a red dresswoman wearing a towelbigger dreamsreference to new york cityrepeated scene from a different perspectivedancing in the streetmemorabiliabass playermeet cuteplanetarium360 degree well shotchristmas musicjumping into a swimming poolone woman showpendulumtoy airplaneknocking on a windowlistening to a car radiosad endingchicken as foodreference to ingrid bergmanspilled coffeeplaying trumpetreference to george michaelreference to louis armstrongshushingspring the seasonwoman wrapped in a towelband toursmoke alarmbaristabright colorfour seasonsreference to shirley templejumping into a riverbumping into someoneiris shotreference to miles davissnapping fingersreference to goldilocks and the three bearsbackup singerhaberdasheropening creditsreference to burt lancasterpriusreference to charlie parkerreference to joseph campbellstage doorunpaid billcar keyreference to boston massachusettsreference to chinareference to the eiffel towertrombone playergriffith park los angelesstudio backlotchasing a dreampipe dreamreference to richard burtonwhite saviorintertitle shows passage of timelos angeles skylineupstartfall the seasonknocking on a car windowreference to count basiesurrealism sequencebiting lipcatchy songdancing on the roof of a cargriffith observatoryhonking car hornmovie lotreference to kenny greference to new orleans louisianascat singingtoyota prius (See All) |
Across The Universe is a fictional love story set in the 1960s amid the turbulent years of anti-war protest, the struggle for free speech and civil rights, mind exploration and rock and roll. At once gritty, whimsical and highly theatrical, the story moves from high schools and universities in Massa β¦chusetts, Princeton and Ohio to the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Detroit riots, Vietnam and the dockyards of Liverpool. A combination of live action and animation, the film is paired with many songs by 'The Beatles' (qv) that defined the time. (Read More)
Subgenre: | documentary footagerock musical |
Themes: | murderdeathfriendshipsurrealismmarriagedrugsjealousypoliticspregnancydrunkennessescapedancefuneralartmilitary β¦depressiondrug useabuseunrequited lovetheatrepanicfreedomfalling in loverevolutionpolice brutalitynear death experiencecheating death (See All) |
Mood: | rainhigh schoolbreaking the fourth wall |
Locations: | helicopterhospitalnew york citybarbeachchurchsnowcemeterybusnightclubtaxiwheelchairshiptruckrooftop β¦taxi driverschool busbus stationfire escapecorpse in water (See All) |
Characters: | soldiersingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipprostituteteacherpolice officer β¦nursealienstudentpolicemandancerpriestlawyersister sister relationshipartistsingle motherwaitressinterracial relationshipprofessoruncle nephew relationshippimppolice arrestdeath of boy (See All) |
Period: | 1960swinter |
Story: | gigmusic bandvietnam warconcertsingingtitle spoken by characterf ratedkissfemale nuditybloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested male β¦gunfemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingdancingphotographexplosionpartychasethree word titletelephone callfirecryingsongtitle directed by femalebeatingcorpsemachine gunurinationblondeslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvbattlearrestundressinglettershootingriflebombrunningmarijuanajailbritishclassroomguitarmanhattan new york cityalcoholtelevisionswimmingnewspaperbandcaliforniabasketballmontagearmyimmigrantrock bandsubwayno opening creditsassassinationdrawingunderwater sceneroommatejourneypantyhosenews reportlooking at the cameraimmigrationmicrophoneprotestfantasy sequencetentcollege studentuniversitydomestic violencegymamerican flaginjectioncheerleadercrossdeath of sonrock 'n' rollsadnesspremarital sexclassgraffitipubnewspaper headlineheroinrunawayriotcircusfemale stockinged legssyringeflyinghypodermic needleperformancetitle based on songjail cellguitaristdemonstrationbeardamerican footballhammerbuttocksphone boothcomposertorchburialhitchhikerstreet lifehitchhikingapplehookerjanitorimaginationbloody noseveteranbreakupu.s. armyfanmourninghippieanimated sequencepool tableshot in the facebroken glassnewsreel footagefootball playertheatre audiencemedical examinationabsent fatherdead childbilliardsdrunksketchblack eyechoirsongwritersnowingdressing roombowlingwar veteranbruisemeetingdeath of loved oneillegal immigrantpatriotismposterthanksgivinglighthouseanti warclosetdockplaying pooldetroit michiganlockergolf clubblack pantyhoseescalatortelevision newsdeportationstrikehangoverbroken windowclimbing through a windowlaundromatmaking outlsdcornfieldelectric guitarlandladymegaphonetoastdance clubbowling alleybreaking a windowamericanabumhearsepromvolunteerjockdomestic abusedeath of boyfriendmoustacheinterracial coupleacoustic guitarcollege campuswashing machinecultural differencepatriotironingtelevision setinfantrythe beatlestour buscounter culturestatue of libertygururadicalloudspeakersmoking potmarchrock singerestranged fatherguard dogdrug triplootingstrawberryletter writingimperialismprotestormuralpassing outcerealrecord producersearch for fatherdog tagreference to martin luther king jr.barricadefloatingliverpoolgreenwich village manhattan new york citybiological fatherhigh school danceprotest marchwelderfootball fieldkeyholesexy nurseshipyardsketchingpolitical unrestpsychedeliarepairmanplatoonriot policeafrobus triplocked in a closetmilitary draftwar woundhare krishnathanksgiving dinnerpatrolslow dancingtrippybasic trainingdropoutnude drawingfootball practicepeace signreference to lyndon johnsonchest hairflying machinethanksgiving daydrafttitle sung by characterblack white relationsgreyhound busbleachersbomb makingdelicatessenphysical examreference to brigitte bardoturine samplegraffiti artgospel choirjukebox musicalrecord contractwall paintingprinceton universitysinging to the cameraoutdoor concertphysical examinationprotest songsocial unrestrecord dealwashington square manhattan new york citycollege boundcollege kidmarch on washingtonpicket signrecord executivetranscendental meditationprotest riotdockworkerhomemade bombstreet theaterfloating bodypsychedelic drugreference to jack kerouacanti war movementbus depotdraft noticeex lovers back togetherlesbian attractionlooking at the audiencestudent movementburning paperdayton ohiopacketriotingsliding down a banisterocean wavesolarisationuncle samarmy inductioncranberry saucedouble negative (See All) |
Hayes Hodges finds his career aspirations dashed when he's wounded in Vietnam combat. He then returns to America and becomes a disillusioned lawyer who goes up against the service to defend Colonel Terry Childers, who is accused of inciting an incident that leaves many demonstrators dead. Hodges in β¦no position to decline: Childers heroically saved his life back in Vietnam. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent film |
Themes: | friendshipinvestigationmilitarysurveillance |
Locations: | helicopterhospitalforesthoteldesertwoodspolice stationcourtroomjungle |
Characters: | soldierhusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiplawyersnipersniper rifleex soldiermilitary lawyer |
Period: | 1960s |
Story: | military basevietnam warwhat happened to epiloguetitle spoken by characterbloodfightexplosionpartypistolshootoutblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the headrescue β¦battlegunfightbrawlvomitinginterrogationcombatf wordmassacrefalse accusationjudgetrialno opening creditsnews reportprotestmissioncover upopening action scenecourtprofanitygeneralnewspaper headlinebattlefieldchild murderwashington d.c.riotak 47captainhand grenadesecurity camerademonstrationvideotapewhite housecolonelretirementu.s. armyswamprescue missionwar crimegrenade launchermedia coveragevietnam veteranmolotov cocktaildead childrenmajormarineembassyambassadorcar set on fireaircraft carrieru.s. marine corpschild with gunbattleshipangry mobcourt martialfamily gatheringperjuryjudicial systemjudicialjudiciaryfly fishingsalutejungle warfareold friendsmilitary lifeindian oceanburning evidenceanti arabyemenretirement partyhiding evidencemilitary familymilitary lawnational security advisordestruction of evidencemortal combat (See All) |
During the Vietnam war, a girl is taken from her village by five American soldiers. Four of the soldiers rape her, but the fifth refuses. The young girl is killed. The fifth soldier is determined that justice will be done. The film is more about the realities of war, rather than this single event.
Themes: | racismmurderdeathrevengekidnappingrapeinvestigationabductioncruelty |
Locations: | helicopterhospitalvillagesan francisco californiatunnel |
Characters: | soldierafrican americansniper |
Period: | 1960s1970syear 1974 |
Story: | vietnam warbased on true storyflashbackmale nudityviolenceknifebased on bookbare buttgay slurbound and gaggedcaliforniastabbingdeath of friendsubwayracial slur β¦public nuditynewspaper headlinemachismopot smokinghand grenadebeer drinkingsergeantvietnamironygang rapeprisoner of warethnic slurshot in the neckdual rolevolunteerscarfbudweiserinterpreterbarracksdutch anglehutcourt martialrailroad trackstreetcarbombardmentarmy lifecorporalfriendly firemortarnapalmvietcongyear 1966patrolchaplainarmy captainlatrinewater buffalochain of commandrice paddyextreme crueltyarmy sergeantgunboatdrafteerailroad trestlenixon resignationwartime rapeblack american soldierlap dissolveraped by a soldierfragging (See All) |
A telling of the 1st Battalion, 7 Cavalry Regiment, 1st Calvary Division's battle against overwhelming odds in the La Drang valley of Vietnam in 1965. Seen through the eyes of the battalion's commander, Lt. Col. Hal Moore (played by Mel Gibson), we see him take command of the battalion and its prepa β¦rations to go into Vietnam. We also see how the French had, years earlier, been defeated in the same area. The battle was to be the first major engagement between US and NVA forces in Vietnam and showed the use of helicopters as mobility providers and assault support aircraft. (Read More)
Themes: | deathpregnancyheromilitarygriefphotography |
Mood: | gore |
Locations: | helicopterchurchtaxijungletaxi driverusahelicopter rescue |
Characters: | american soldiersoldierphotographer |
Period: | 1960s2000s |
Story: | military basevietnam wartitle spoken by characterbased on novelexplosionpistolbased on bookshootoutshot to deathmachine gunbattlegunfightlettercombatshot in the back β¦reporterjournalistambusharmymapexploding carshot in the legshot in the foreheadtrainingpilotstabbed in the backperson on fireuniformexploding bodysadnessgeneralsubtitled scenebattlefieldmissileclaim in titleundergroundcaptainhand grenadesergeantvietnamjournalismbraveryu.s. armychaosassault riflesevered leggatling gunsouthern accentblood on camera lensshot in the neckmajorburnt facehelicopter crashbayonetburnt bodyshockshot in the throatstabbed in the faceair raidsubterraneanwarlordinfantryarmy baseworld war two veteranautomatic weaponhelicopter pilotvietnamesesteel helmetarmy lifeprivatecorporalfrench armydead soldierchopperfriendly firetearnapalmvietconghiddenfirst aidkorean war veteranwar correspondentlieutenant colonelmale soldierwar memorialarmy menirish musicskillheroicu.s. cavalrymail deliverydismaysecond lieutenantfirst lieutenantheroic militarynear misschinookcombat photographyresponsebroken arrowsergeant majorair cavalrymilitary wife (See All) |
Oliver Stone's homage to 1960s rock group The Doors also doubles as a biography of the group's late singer, the "Electric Poet" Jim Morrison. The movie follows Morrison from his days as a film student in Los Angeles to his death in Paris, France at age 27 in 1971. The movie features a tour-de-force β¦performance by Val Kilmer, who not only looks like Jim Morrison's long-lost twin brother, but also sounds so much like him that he did much of his own singing. It has been written that even the surviving Doors had trouble distinguishing Kilmer's vocals from Morrison's originals. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmcult film |
Themes: | deathsurrealismdrugsjealousydrunkennessweddingartmemoryangerdrug useinsanitycelebritypoetryalcoholismdrug addiction |
Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
Locations: | new york citybarbeachhotelcemeteryairplanelos angeles californiaparis francebathtubnightclubdeserttaxiairportpolice carcave β¦san francisco californianew mexicosex in elevatorcave art (See All) |
Characters: | singerfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolice officermusicianactorphotographerlawyerartistlittle girlnative americanlittle boyalcoholic β¦professorwitchfilmmakeramericanengineerpolice arrestjapanese americango go dancercheating on girlfriend (See All) |
Period: | 1960s1970s1940syear 1969year 1971year 1970year 1967year 1965summer of love |
Story: | rehearsalmanagerconcertsingingtwo word titleflashbacksexfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nudityfemale frontal nudityinterview β¦dancingpartyknifepantiesfirecryingcar accidenturinationwatching tvcameraswordarrestbrawlmasktearssunglassesrock musicmarijuanahallucinationalcoholreportercandlecaliforniacocainerock bandnonlinear timelinejudgeman with glassestrialbirdbirthday partybartendertheatergraveargumentdrug addictmicrophonefantasy sequencetentdomestic violencerock 'n' rollpremarital sexstagecinemapoetheroinheart attackriotoccultcaptainentertainmentreference to adolf hitlertape recorderwoman with glassesfameperformanceguitaristbearddrug abusewatching a moviewitchcraftbuttocksmovie theatersurfingtimeaudiencetv showrock starhitchhikerhitchhikingrealityindianfull moondrug overdosephoto shootlandscaperock concerthippiebackstagepet dognewsreel footageheadphonesdrummermiami floridatime lapse photographysongwriterducklanternnervous breakdownrecording studiocasual sexhorse and carriagebonfiresirensymbolismcrowdthanksgivinghorseback ridingceremonyshowbreast feedingmetaphorsnorting cocaineautographfilm cliplizardperformerreference to the beatlessailboatstewardessstonermaking outbearded manlsdstonedhostmusic industrypremonitionshamanpalm treeroad accidentuniversity studenthouse partytv studionude with glassesentertainermugshotadmiralheroin addictmovie cameracounter culturecaverngreat britainmortalitysmoking potrock singerspotlightgroup name in titledrug tripcourthouseairlinerfilm schoolmacesexual intercourselambcult figurerecord producercloudspaganreference to the rolling stonesmovementillegal drugsalcohol abusedying youngreference to bob dylanorganistreference to friedrich nietzschereference to jimi hendrixrecord companydopeobscenitycougarheroin addictionpsychedeliayouth cultureshamanismrecording sessionyear 1966underage girlrecord labeltechnicianvenice beach californiaasian american womanlyricsnavajohallucinogenphoto sessionreference to oscar wildetrippyuniversity of california los angelesdeath valleyindecent exposurepeyotereference to frederic chopinhallucinogenic drugyear 1949reference to jim morrisonacid the drugacid tripdrug culturereference to jean luc godardrock clubsunset striptrippingtelevision broadcastingpretension27 year oldreference to marcel proustreference to the beach boyswest coastreference to arthur rimbaudreference to william blakereference to janis joplinreference to the doorsreference to miles davisdrug problemlight showmace the repellentthe doorsnew haven connecticutreference to bertolt brechtreference to sarah bernhardtpsychedelic drugreference to ed sullivanreference to norman mailerbongosblood ritualdrunk and disorderlyheroin overdosereference to aldous huxleysmackboundariesdrug habitmind altering drugsreference to honore de balzacroast duckvenice beachreference to dennis hopperreference to sonny and chertelevision smashingdrug abuserreference to erich von stroheimreference to john coltraneed sullivan showheroin userreference to antonin artaudreference to rossini (See All) |
As a child piano prodigy, 'David Helfgott' (qv)'s musical ambitions generate friction with his overbearing father, Peter. When Helfgott travels to London on a musical scholarship, his career as a pianist blossoms. However, the pressures of his newfound fame, coupled with the echoes of his tumultuous β¦ childhood, conspire to bring Helfgott's latent schizophrenia boiling to the surface, and he spends years in and out of various mental institutions. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmtragedy |
Themes: | loveweddingmental illnessabuse |
Mood: | rainnight |
Locations: | australiabeachrestaurantswimming poolbathtubtaxicity |
Characters: | family relationshipsfather son relationshipmusicianjewishreference to godjewyounger version of characteraustralian abroad |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | pianistconcertnudityone word titlecigarette smokingblondecomputercatcameraletterpianonewspaperchild abuseapologyman with glasses β¦bathunderwater scenecigar smokingmarriage proposalumbrellatypewriterrecord playerscene during opening creditsjoggingblockbusterpoolsouth australiaclassical musicvisitschizophreniamental institutiongirl with glassesabusive fatheropening a doornervous breakdownriding a bicycleplaying pianotelling someone to shut uplooking out a windowboy with glassesknocking on a doortaking a bathlying on bedtrampolinelighting a cigarettepostmanjumpingwaking uphandbagdriving at nightchild prodigydomineering fatherscrapbookchopping woodreading a letterjewish familylooking at picturehair dryershaking handswoman driverlooking in a windowplaying chessconcert hallclipboardclimbing stairsgoing homeabusive parentastrologeraustralian manreference to liberaceknocking on a windowelectroconvulsive therapycheck booklighting a cigarpiano concertoletterboxschizoaffective disorder (See All) |
In the early 1970s, Sixto Rodriguez was a Detroit folksinger who had a short-lived recording career with only two well received but non-selling albums. Unknown to Rodriguez, his musical story continued in South Africa where he became a pop music icon and inspiration for generations. Long rumored the β¦re to be dead by suicide, a few fans in the 1990s decided to seek out the truth of their hero's fate. What follows is a bizarrely heartening story in which they found far more in their quest than they ever hoped, while a Detroit construction laborer discovered that his lost artistic dreams came true after all. (Read More)
Themes: | racismdrugschristmasmoneypoliticsfearmemorypovertyparanoiadrug useprejudicerevolution |
Mood: | archive footage |
Locations: | barsnowairplanelos angeles californialondon englandairporturban settinginner city |
Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshiptattoodetectivemusicianartistreference to godamericanmayorgrandfather grandson relationshipstepfather stepson relationship |
Period: | year 19681980s1970s2010syear 1997year 1996year 1998year 1973year 1971year 1970 |
Story: | rehearsalwhat happened to epilogueconcertsinginginterviewbare chested malephotographtelephone callsongslow motion scenewatching tvsunglassesreference to jesus christguitartelephone β¦reportersubjective cameragay slurnewspaperbandsearchpainlimousinemicrophoneprotestreadinglightningdisappearancerock 'n' rollisolationsadnessreunionelectionpoetnewspaper headlinelistening to musicfamerecordinghappinessguitaristworking classhollywood californiarebelaudiencehome moviesouth africapresumed deadcensorshipnicknamethunderspanishsong in titlefogsongwritersnowingcontractmexican americanreference to elvis presleyoppressionoutcastdrifterconstruction workerurban legenddetroit michiganautographamsterdam netherlandsmusic industrypaparazzicdhollywood signepilogueafrikaansnickname in titleapartheidcomebacksinger songwritericonprophetmusic historyspotlightoverhead shotreference to madonnamusic storemusic businessmusic producerreference to the rolling stonesbig ben londoninterviewerblue collarprivacyreference to bob dylanreference to sherlock holmesreference to james deanreference to jimi hendrixcd playeryear 1955bass guitarlyricsanti establishmentboycottcity councilopening a windowpeace signcarpentrymusic tourdark glassesfolk singerfan the personbootleggingbuilding demolitionreference to stevie wonderrecording artistanthemmodestyreference to nazi germanyreference to californiastage namestreet demonstrationbricklayerlosing a jobfailed artistgold recordreference to marvin gayereference to woodstocklp recordingwebpagemusic productionsinging idolmusic censorshipdemo recording (See All) |
Streetwise mobster-turned-movie producer Chili Palmer is back, but this time Chili has abandoned the fickle movie industry and veered into the music business, tangling with Russian mobsters and gangsta rappers and taking a talented, feisty young singer named Linda Moon under his wing. From the recor β¦ding studio to an Aerosmith concert to the MTV Music Awards, he manipulates events to watch them play out the Chili way, using his signature blend of wiseguy skills and negotiation tactics. It's a dangerous business, and everyone's looking for their next big hit. (Read More)
Subgenre: | gay interest |
Themes: | murdergangsterrivalry |
Locations: | los angeles californianightclubkitchenstrip club |
Characters: | singerfather daughter relationshipafrican americantattoohitmanpolice detectiverussianrussian mafia |
Story: | female singerconcertsingingtitle spoken by characterflashbackbased on novelsequeldancingpistolcorpseshot to deathshot in the chestpunched in the facebikinishot in the back β¦gay slurbandwidowcigar smokingracial slurcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathperson on firescene during end creditsbodyguarddeath of husbandgay charactermonologuemobsterhollywood californiamovie starrock starrapperblack eyehit with a baseball batintimidationshot through a windowimperative in titlepiano playingbillboardmusic industrypawnshopaspiring actorcamera focus on female buttinternhung upside downmusic producerreference to bob dylantoupeebasketball gamesamoanreference to jimi hendrixrecord companyacting musiciandumb criminalwhite male pretending to be blackburning a photographmovie businessgay black manreference to jennifer lopezreference to johnny cashreference to stevie wonderhit in the throatrecord contractreference to stingreference to bonoreference to vanilla icereference to carrot top (See All) |
Cecil Gaines was a sharecropper's son who grew up in the 1920s as a domestic servant for the white family who casually destroyed his. Eventually striking out on his own, Cecil becomes a hotel valet of such efficiency and discreteness in the 1950s that he becomes a butler in the White House itself. T β¦here, Cecil would serve numerous US Presidents over the decades as a passive witness of history with the American Civil Rights Movement gaining momentum even as his family has troubles of its own. As his wife, Gloria, struggles with her addictions and his defiant eldest son, Louis, strives for a just world, Cecil must decide whether he should take action in his own way. (Read More)
Subgenre: | revisionist history |
Themes: | racismmarriagerapeprisonfuneraldeath of fatherdeath of wifeprejudicefreedom bus |
Locations: | hotel |
Characters: | father son relationshipafrican american |
Period: | 1950s1960s1980s1970syear 2008year 1961 |
Story: | martin luther king assassinationvietnam warbased on true storytwo word titlepartyvoice over narrationcamerawomanhouseno opening creditsprotestu.s. presidentpresidentdeath of sonwashington d.c. β¦riotbirthday cakewaiterbreaking and enteringrace relationswhite housecivil rightsbombingarchival footagebutleramerican presidentblack and whitetuxedoactivisminjusticereference to barack obamaman cryinghandshakemolotov cocktailgerman shepherdno title at beginningunited states of americaracial prejudicen wordapartheidsewing machineracial tensionku klux klanracial discriminationnashville tennesseesegregationcut handcivil rights movementkennedy assassinationtear on cheekmartinimultiple time framesreference to mahatma gandhibechdel test failedreference to martin luther king jr.grave side ceremonybirmingham alabamacaught in the rainholy biblepropaganda filmstartledracial violenceblack historyestranged sonrichard nixondrinking problemyear 1957stealing foodbased on newspaper articlereference to j. edgar hooverblack powerman wearing a tuxedoriding a busronald reaganblack panther partymilitary funeralplaying pokerwhite glovesdomestic servantblack panther2008 presidential electionprogressivismoil paintingdirty jokehungrylocked in jaillyndon johnsonreference to malcolm xafrican american historyburning crossjackie kennedyjimmy carterconstipationsit inyear 1926flag draped coffinmartin luther kingcotton fieldhome aquariumspitting in faceclothes hangerdrink thrown in facescaldedthe white house21 gun salutedrinking fountainfreedom riderreference to sidney poitierseeing father murderedsetting a tablebuglerlunch counterbloody sundaylying on the floorstudent activistplate of cookiespresidential speechselma alabamabandaging a woundmacon georgiaportrait of george washingtonrace baiting (See All) |
During the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Empire.
Themes: | politicsparanoiamadness |
Mood: | archive footage |
Locations: | new york citybeachmotelisraelsinging in a car |
Characters: | mother son relationshipbrother sister relationshipprostituterussianamericanamerican abroadcatholic priestrussian abroadrussian jewdirector of photography |
Period: | year 19681950s1960s1970syear 1962year 1971year 1970year 1967 |
Story: | what happened to epiloguebased on true storytwo word titleflashbackbare chested malecigarette smokingcameraislandduelchesscold waraudiencebrooklyn new york citychairset up β¦reference to the beatlescigaretteicelandyugoslaviahungarypaparazziepiloguemasterwoman in a bikiniin medias reswoman smokervictoryimplied sexcold war erareference to richard nixonreference to the rolling stonesreference to jimi hendrixplayertunisiayear 1959santa monica californiareykjavik icelandyear 1951reference to henry kissingereast westchess playerchess tournamentopening scene repeated later in filmreference to leonid brezhnevstrongchess masterchess prodigy (See All) |
The life story of Elvis Presley as seen through the complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
Subgenre: | biopic |
Themes: | racismmarriageinfidelitychristmasartdivorcegamblingfalling in lovedrug addiction |
Locations: | germany |
Characters: | singerfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanin love |
Period: | year 19681950s1960s1990s1970syear 1997year 1973year 1974year 1970year 1977year 1967 |
Story: | what happened to epiloguemanagerconcertbased on true storysingingtitle spoken by characterflashbackcharacter name in titleone word titledogvoice over narrationcryingsongwatching tvbook β¦rock musicguitarnewspaperjourneycigar smokingpoint of viewflash forwardlegendmicrophonemanipulationsplit screenrock 'n' rollstagechickenlas vegas nevadafamecomic bookrecordingtold in flashbackcountry musiccarnivalrock concerttitle appears in writingblack and whitetitle at the endcareerrecording studioplayage differenceunfaithful husbandreference to elvis presleynarrated by characterforename as titlecomicreference to the beatlesfallingferris wheelmale protagonistbased on real personsome scenes in black and whitein medias resnevadaroadiconrise and fallmemphis tennesseemusic businessreference to frank sinatraset on firereference to martin luther king jr.reference to the rolling stonesgambling addictionreference to marlon brandopetitionreference to james deanconfederate flagfamous songpanelwhitecasevinyl recordyear 1958year 1959reference to barbra streisandformulafamous singerbased on real peoplegracelandafrican american musicopening creditsends with real life footagesinger as protagonistsong recordingback to lifereference to sharon tatewriter director producerreference to natalie woodreference to priscilla presleyyellow carmade fun of (See All) |
Tracy Turnblad, a teenager with all the right moves, is obsessed with the Corny Collins Show. Every day after school, she and her best friend Penny run home to watch the show and drool over the hot Link Larkin, much to Tracy's mother Edna's dismay. After one of the stars of the show leaves, Corny Co β¦llins holds auditions to see who will be the next person on the Corny Collins show. With all of the help of her friend Seaweed, Tracy makes it on the show, angering the evil dance queen Amber Von Tussle and her mother Velma. Tracy then decides that it's not fair that the black kids can only dance on the Corny Collins Show once a month, and with the help of Seaweed, Link, Penny, Motormouth Maybelle, her father and Edna, she's going to integrate the show.....without denting her 'do! (Read More)
Themes: | racismfriendshipdrinkingdancedysfunctional familycheating |
Mood: | behind the sceneshigh school |
Locations: | barschoolbuspolice carschool bus |
Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyfemale protagonistteacherpolice officernurse β¦studentpolicemandancerbest friendreligious fundamentalist (See All) |
Period: | 1960syear 1962 |
Story: | music bandauditionsingingtitle spoken by characterf ratedkissone word titlecigarette smokingdancingphotographpartytelephone callcryingsongfood β¦remakewatching tvdrinktearsrunningclassroomtelevisionnewspaperflashlighteatingfalse accusationno opening creditsnews reportmicrophoneprotestscene during end creditsrattied upclassfireworksnewspaper headlineblack americanrecord playerapplauseropetv newsrace relationsfaintingdemonstrationcommunistagentflatulencetv showfemale tied upgas maskcivil rightsinterracial romanceswitchbladenostalgiaobesitybackstagelove at first sightdressing roomalarm clockunderdoghaircrownbeauty pageantbillboardblackboardteenage daughtertv studiobeauty salonteenage crushgarbage truckracial tensionironingbaltimore marylanddetentionmarchfat womanrecord storeprotestortitle appears in songmusic storedance contestphonograph recordracial segregationtv cameraclothes linefat suitsocial changemarchingtiarabomb shelterbased on stage musicaldoughnutfat girlinstructorpageanttheatrical agentcandy barprotest signwashing clothesblonde stereotypeflasherreference to j. edgar hooverboys' bathroommemorabiliaoverprotective parentwoman played by mandress shopreference to doris dayhiding in a car trunkplacardtv show hostgirls' bathroomhair sprayshoeshinenewspaper boyironing boardtv cameramancivil rights eratony award sourcechemistry classracial integrationreference to jackie kennedyfitting roomturkey bastergirl tied upfadlaundressblack white friendshipgorilla maskreference to gina lollobrigidawhoopee cushionphysical education classnovelty shopp.e. classshoeshine man (See All) |
Down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Bialystock is forced to romance rich old ladies to finance his efforts. When timid accountant Leo Bloom reviews Max's accounting books, the two hit upon a way to make a fortune by producing a sure-fire flop. The play which is to be their gold mine? "Springtim β¦e for Hitler." (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmscrewball comedy |
Themes: | revengeprisontheatregreed |
Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
Locations: | new york citybarrestaurantmotorcycleelevatorcourtroomrooftop |
Characters: | singerhomosexualdanceractordirectorsecretary |
Period: | 1960s |
Story: | music bandrehearsalauditionsingingtwo word titlegunfightdancingphotographexplosionsurprise endingpistolbikinimanhattan new york citygay slur β¦suicide attemptprisonerjudgetrialcigar smokingold womantalking to the camerabartendergunshotattempted murdercostumestageex convicttypewritercross dressingnewspaper headlinerecord playersexual fantasyflirtingapplauseeavesdroppingdestinyfarcefriendship between menhelmetfraudscamrole playingprison guardhippierowboattheatre audiencedynamitehorse and carriagepigeonviolinistposterchauffeurcontractbriberyaccountanthysteriagay manswastikatestimonyfountaincentral park manhattan new york citysenior citizenhitlerjukeboxplaywrightjurymedalsecuritystage playlandladytoasttransvestismbroadway manhattan new york citycarouselblankethide and seekchrysler building manhattan new york cityticketstreet vendorswedishcity parkphonograph recordreference to winston churchillhot dog standempire state building manhattan new york citybroadwaypenitentiarymusic conductorboatingcasting callchequehot dog vendorstorm troopercanoeingembezzlerauditchorus linemusical stage productiongerman stereotypefloor safehard of hearinghitler spoofchorineplay directorreference to eva braunfunny nazitheatrical producerswedish sex bomb (See All) |
In 1965, while bombing Laos in a classified mission, the propeller plane of the German-American US Navy pilot Dieter Dengler is hit and crashes in the jungle. Dieter is arrested by the peasants, tortured by the Vietcong and sent to a prisoner camp, where he meets five other mentally deranged prisone β¦rs and guards. He becomes close to Duane and organizes an escape plan; however, the unstable Gene opposes to Dieter's plan. When they discover that there is no more food due to the constant American bombings in the area and their guards intend to kill them, Dieter sets his plan in motion. However, an unexpected betrayal splits the group and Dieter and Duane find that the jungle is their actual prison. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | murderdeathfriendshiptortureescapemilitaryhopedyingstarvation |
Mood: | rainarchive footagetearjerker |
Locations: | helicopterhospitalairplanevillageshiptruckjungleairplane accidentprison campwater tortureairplane shot down |
Characters: | soldiersingerfriendchildrenboynurseamerican abroadgerman american |
Period: | 1960syear 1965 |
Story: | vietnam warwhat happened to epiloguebased on true storysingingtitle spoken by characterviolencedoggunchasefirecryingshot to deathfoodmachine gunmirror β¦shot in the chestrescueslow motion scenevomitingriflehand to hand combatbombrunningbirthdayhallucinationhandcuffsprayerrivercombatdecapitationsurvivalambushdeath of friendbridgeeatingprisonersnakefishapologyfishingbirthday partygunshotpilotprologuestorytellingopening action scenepursuittied upwaterfallcult directorbirthday cakehuggingreference to adolf hitlerheavy rainmachetefriendship between mensurvivorloss of friendcaptivemale bondinghidingwatching a movievietnameccentricpassportguarddwarfprison guardfloodbombinghungerinsectpost traumatic stress disorderdelusionbutterflyairplane crashprisoner of warrainstormsailorwar crimepipe smokingtranslatorall male castbeheadingimperative in titledefecationwar herodiggingraftspreadeaglehanging upside downshoecrash landingfighter pilotwormantnooseu.s. navygurneyprison breakbombermaggotair raidaircraft carrieradmiralhappy birthday to yousecret missionu.s. air forceexploding airplaneguerrillarock climbingoptimismcaterpillarricefoot pursuitpownailendurancemale camaraderieemaciationleafleechnaval officerfriendly firevietcongprisoner of war campriver rapidstoothpastetinnitusfishing netlaosautomatic rifleu.s. sailorupside down viewdragging someonestruggle for survivalwater buffalowill to livewelcome home partymudslideprisoner abuserice paddyloss of hearingbased on documentaryeating a wormreference to jayne mansfieldletter from homegerman expatriatesignal firevietnamese soldiergulf of tonkineating a snakenavy pilotvietnamese army (See All) |
Forrest Gump is a simple man with a low I.Q. but good intentions. He is running through childhood with his best and only friend Jenny. His 'mama' teaches him the ways of life and leaves him to choose his destiny. Forrest joins the army for service in Vietnam, finding new friends called Dan and Bubba β¦, he wins medals, creates a famous shrimp fishing fleet, inspires people to jog, starts a ping-pong craze, creates the smiley, writes bumper stickers and songs, donates to people and meets the president several times. However, this is all irrelevant to Forrest who can only think of his childhood sweetheart Jenny Curran, who has messed up her life. Although in the end all he wants to prove is that anyone can love anyone. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmtragicomedy |
Themes: | racismfriendshipweddingangerdeath of motherdrug usefaithdisability |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | military hospitalhelicopternew york citybarchurchbuswheelchairchinajunglesan francisco californiaschool bus |
Characters: | singermother son relationshipdoctorbest friendbullysingle mothermothermaidfatherchildhood friendmilitary officeru.s. soldiersniper fire |
Story: | interracial marriagevietnam wartitle spoken by charactertwo word titlekissflashbackfemale nuditycharacter name in titlebased on novelsex scenefemale rear nudityfightdancingbased on book β¦face slapbattlerunningdead bodybathroomcollegeprostitutionprayermale pubic hairguitaralcoholtelevisionswimmingdeath of friendwomanfootballcocainesuicide attemptchild abuseman with glassesassassinationfishingjourneyracial slurgravedrug addictprotestuniformu.s. presidentreunionloss of mothersplatterwashington d.c.huggingathleteloss of virginityheavy rainslow motionfriendship between menwoman with glassesfaintingice creamtold in flashbackloss of friendwalkie talkievietnamblockbusternew year's evewhite houseinterracial friendshipblack womangirl with glassesmale masturbationinnocencehippiesongunshot woundm 16post traumatic stress disorderbalconyphysical abuseunderdogchocolatestock footagerunning awaywar herosnorting cocaineblack mantelling someone to shut uptelevision newsbitternessamputeebus stopmaking outcornfieldkindnesshandicapclimbing a treefamous scorefeatherpark benchjumping into waterbus ridein medias reslegacyfamily homedeathbedping pongfamous lineman hits a womanrunnercivil rights movementvietnam war veteranletter writingcolt .45fictional biographyred light districtnew year's eve partyrainy nightair strikesockscalling someone an idiotleg bracewounded soldiernational guardplatoonjungle warfarekilled in actionnapalmserendipityshrimpassassination of presidentboardermedal of honorphilanthropyblack panther partymale soldiersavannah georgiamentally impairedtrailer narrated by hal douglasblack pantherhigh on drugsyellow cabcharacter appears on magazine covertimes squaregiving a speechlincoln memorialsimple mandouble amputeemonsoonboat captainfatherless childfollowerreference to watergatefilm footagedisabled veterannikewatergate scandalnarrated by title charactershrimpinglegless manreference to the ku klux klan1911 colt pistolbusiness propositionreference to joan baezanti war movementsaigon vietnamcharacter says have a nice daymale hits a femaleuniversity of alabamawounded in actioncongressional medal of honordevoted motherdiving into waterrooming houseassembling a riflecharacter appears on a tv talk showfootball scholarshipleg braceswatergate hotelcharacter repeats narrator's wordsfirst matetelling someone to runtuscaloosa alabama (See All) |
In this adaptation of the autobiography "The Pianist: The Extraordinary True Story of One Man's Survival in Warsaw, 1939-1945," 'Wladyslaw Szpilman' (qv), a Polish Jewish radio station pianist, sees Warsaw change gradually as World War II begins. Szpilman is forced into the Warsaw Ghetto, but is lat β¦er separated from his family during Operation Reinhard. From this time until the concentration camp prisoners are released, Szpilman hides in various locations among the ruins of Warsaw. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmbased on autobiography |
Themes: | murderhumiliationexecutionholocaustpolice brutalitystarvation |
Locations: | hospitalrestaurantbathtubwheelchairrooftop |
Characters: | musicianjewishnazi soldier |
Period: | world war two1940s1930s |
Story: | pianistconcertbased on true storybloodviolencefirecorpseshot in the headpianosurvivalmassacreno opening creditsshot in the foreheadmistaken identitytank β¦loss of fatherloss of motherwhippingchild murdermass murderfaked deathgenocideanti semitismsufferingresistancehungerthrown through a windowassault rifleghettoatticprisoner of warpolanddead boyexistentialismflamethrowerloss of brotherwar crimegrenade launcherruinsmolotov cocktaildead childrendeportationbreadwallno title at beginningbloody body of childatrocitysecond chanceloss of sistercontrabanddisc jockeyhiding placessnazi occupationweight lossgestapobloody body of a childred armyluggagenazi uniformwarsaw polandchild killedpretending to be deadchange of heartdeath of a childshoahfreight traingrand pianomotivationalseparation from familyradio broadcastingboy killedtinnituslosing weightchild knocked unconsciouswarsaw ghettosurvivingpogromhiding jewspyreunderground resistancepanzerbudding friendshippassionatejewish resistancewarsaw uprisingnazi occupied polandpenknifepiano concertopolish resistancehit on the head with a rifleloaf of breadlong sufferingjaundicedesaturated colorsghettoization (See All) |
Themes: | drugsmoneygangsterdrug usegreedfreedomprejudicecamping |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | helicopternew york citybarchurchswimming poolmotorcyclesmall townwoodsrural settingfarmlakemotelsex in van |
Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshippolicemandancermusicianactorartistactressjewish β¦gay kissjewish motherrussian jew (See All) |
Period: | 1960syear 1969 |
Story: | vietnam warconcertbased on true storytwo word titlekisssexfemale nuditymale nuditythreesomefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditydogbare chested malegun β¦female full frontal nuditycigarette smokingdancingphotographmale full frontal nuditytelephone callbased on bookunderwearfoodhorsewatching tvundressingpaintingplace name in titlerock musicmarijuanamale pubic hairguitartelephonemenage a troisnewspaperflashlightwinebandeatingrock bandnunpainterfishingvannews reportskinny dippinglimousinemicrophonetentbaseball batbankfarmercity name in titlelong takecountrysidesplit screenrock 'n' rollhorse ridingfeminismcross dressinggraffiticasinocownewspaper headlinerecord playerhenchmantransvestiteeyeglassescloseted homosexualtv newshuggingheavy rainrecordingbarnpress conferencebrooklyn new york cityfestivalmilkbreakfastyogaanti semitismhippiekicked in the crotchpeacecigarette lighterswampgay sonpollutionextortionpipe smokingmudhit with a baseball batdrumsvietnam veterananti warswastikastock footageconstruction workerflutetv reporterwhistlefalling into watertraffic jamlsdresortstretcherstonedfamily businessgay brothermusic festivalmotorcycle copsleeplessnessnude bathingdrug trippancakemortgagebangkok thailandjewish familyhidden moneyu.s. marinetv cameraabstract artbohemianreference to bob dylangeneral storemoon landingboy scoutmilking a cownew york statefree lovewoodstocktown name in titletheater troupevolkswagen busreference to judy garlandkorean war veteranreference to anton chekhovpeace signbased on memoirdrugged foodbleachacid the drugacid tripanti semitic slurcamper vanmonorailanimal maskloan officerfailing businessabstract paintingchocolate milkvietnam flashbackinterior designerrunning of the bullsnbcreference to janis joplinlemonade standportable toiletstonewall riotcatskillsreference to joan baezmotel ownernude protestexperimental theaterlifting skirttown councillunch counterpamplona spainreference to timothy learydirecting trafficfree enterprisebensonhurst brooklyn new york citychamber of commercemud splashmotel management (See All) |
In a town with no humans, just animals, a koala named Buster Moon realizes he will soon lose his theater if he cannot turn his luck around. He comes up with a plan to host a singing competition, where the winner will receive $100,000. Will this be enough to return his theater to glory?
Subgenre: | cgi animation |
Themes: | prisontheatreprison escape |
Locations: | helicoptercity |
Characters: | father son relationshipteenage girlmusicianself confidence |
Story: | talent contestconcertsingingtitle spoken by characterflashbackone word titledogcatpianoguitarnewspapermicrophonerabbitbaseball batpig β¦chickenbearcowmonkeystrong female characterpickup trucksupermarkettalking animalelephantmousespiderfrogsheepgoatgrandfatheranthropomorphic animaldespairprison cellwilhelm screamplaying pianoconstruction workermoney problemspiano playingpenguingorillaguitar playingcheering crowdcar washelectric guitaralligatorprison breakchimpanzeesnailtalking dogspeedogirafferhinocerosbuilding collapsechestsquidbeaversinging conteststage frighttalking catfather and songlass eyefurrykoalaiguanabullhornshrimpfather son hugwashing a caranthropomorphic mouseporcupinerubblecheating at cardsjukebox musicalsinging animalanthropomorphic doganthropomorphic catanthropomorphic bearanthropomorphic rabbittalking mousetelevision news reporttalking gorillapool houserabbit maskamateur musicianstuck in trafficanthropomorphic elephantanthropomorphic lizardanthropomorphic pignumber 6romantic betrayaltalking pig (See All) |
The classic stage hit gets the Hollywood treatment in the story of Elwood P. Dowd who makes friends with a spirit taking the form of a human-sized rabbit named Harvey that only he sees (and a few privileged others on occasion also.) After his sister tries to commit him to a mental institution, a com β¦edy of errors ensues. Elwood and Harvey become the catalysts for a family mending its wounds and for romance blossoming in unexpected places. (Read More)
Subgenre: | screwball comedycomedy of manners |
Themes: | friendshipdrunkennessinsanitymental illnessalcoholism |
Locations: | barnightclubtaxitaxi driver |
Characters: | singermother daughter relationshipdoctorbrother sister relationshippolice officernursepsychiatristmaiduncle niece relationshipaunt nephew relationship |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | sisterpianistsingingtitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleone word titledancingpartybased on playpaintingpianoalcoholtelephonenewspaperjudge β¦bartenderrabbitflowerhypodermic needlelifting someone into the airhateccentricclockrealitymental institutionguestmisunderstandingdelusionanimal name in titlechauffeurforename as titlesandwichbandagenurse uniformimaginary friendbusiness cardshocksiblingnurse outfitcommitmentlifting female in airfired from a jobpulitzer prize sourcefemale nurselifting an adult into the airremadesanitariumfree spiritencyclopediafantasy lifeend credits roll callsiren the alarmreference to jane austenafipsychiatric nursehidden characterimaginary creaturetitle character not the main characterolder sister younger brothercarefreesanity hearingpooka (See All) |
In 1950, in South Korea, shoe-shiner Jin-tae Lee and his 18-year-old old student brother, Jin-seok Lee, form a poor but happy family with their mother, Jin-tae's fiance Young-shin Kim, and her young sisters. Jin-tae and his mother are tough workers, who sacrifice themselves to send Jin-seok to the u β¦niversity. When North Korea invades the South, the family escapes to a relative's house in the country, but along their journey, Jin-seok is forced to join the army to fight in the front, and Jin-tae enlists too to protect his young brother. The commander promises Jin-tae that if he gets a medal he would release his brother, and Jin-tae becomes the braver soldier in the company. Along the bloody war between brothers, the relationship of Jin-seok with his older brother deteriorates leading to a dramatic and tragic end. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial artsepiccrime drama |
Themes: | murderdeathsuicidebetrayalmilitaryexecutioncommunism |
Mood: | gore |
Locations: | train |
Characters: | soldiersingerfamily relationshipsbrother brother relationshipnurseasian |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | music bandwoundbased on true storyflashbackbloodviolencegunfightexplosioncorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chest β¦shot in the headbattlelettervomitinghand to hand combatdead bodycombatshot in the backambushmassacrestabbingarmystabbed in the chestcontroversyshot in the foreheadparkmissiontankexploding bodybrotherrefugeedismembermentbattlefieldcivil wartraitorhand grenadedestructionpropagandashieldshoesairplane crashprisoner of warflamethrowerpunchloss of brotherstage showanti warlocal blockbusterkoreafirearmwar violencebunkermedalartifactbayonetmilitary uniformatrocitysouth koreaarcheologistbrotherhoodair raidnorth koreafiring squadshrinememorialtwo brotherspenrelickorean wartrenchbloody body of a childretreatmoralphonograph recordsteel helmethumanismland mineburned bodypropaganda filmmortarrecruitminefieldchinese armyseoul koreapyrefrontlinedissentpresent dayforced to fightnational spiritkilling civilianssupply line (See All) |
One morning at an isolated mansion in the snowy countryside of 1950s France, a family is gathered for the holiday season. But there will be no celebration at all because their beloved patriarch has been murdered! The killer can only be one of the eight women closest to the man of the house. Was it h β¦is powerful wife? His spinster sister-in-law? His miserly mother-in-law? Maybe the insolent chambermaid or the loyal housekeeper? Could it possibly have been one of his two young daughters? A surprise visit from the victim's chic sister sends the household into a tizzy, encouraging hysterics, exacerbating rivalries, and encompassing musical interludes. Comedic situations arise with the revelations of dark family secrets. Seduction dances with betrayal. The mystery of the female psyche is revealed. There are eight women and each is a suspect. Each has a motive. Each has a secret. Beautiful, tempestuous, intelligent, sensual, and dangerous...one of them is guilty. Which one is it? (Read More)
Subgenre: | melodramaromantic novel |
Themes: | murderdeathsuicideinfidelitychristmasmoneybetrayaladulterypregnancylesbianismdrinkingdrunkennessincestseductionrobbery β¦extramarital affairtheftdysfunctional familyguiltunfaithfulnesshumiliationgreedinheritance (See All) |
Locations: | snowkitchenwheelchairfrance |
Characters: | singerfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlprostitutegirlpolicemandancersister sister relationshipthiefmaid β¦frenchdaughterex husband ex wife relationshippregnant womangrandmother granddaughter relationshipaunt niece relationshipbrother in law sister in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipthe family (See All) |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | sisterpianistsingingf ratedkissflashbacksexnumber in titledoggunfightcigarette smokingdancingknife β¦lesbian kisssurprise endingpantiesbased on playsongdigit in titleface slapshot in the headdrinksecretshootingbookliepianocleavagemansionwomanhousewhite pantiesscantily clad femaleconfessionvirginstabbed in the backscreamingkeyreadinginjectionsuspicionsleepingeuropecheating wifehateholidayteamedicinecatfightred dresscookdysfunctional marriagetrappedinnocenceunfaithful wifefather figurecard playingsibling rivalryevidencesexy womandeersuspectplayroomdaggerfemale female kissadulterous wifeteenage pregnancyunhappy marriagepromiscuous womanlocal blockbusterexotic dancerestateunconsciousnessblizzardupper classunplanned pregnancyhypocritefamily homefingerprintunwed pregnancygirlfriend girlfriend relationshipindustrialistsnowstormfamily gatheringheart diseasechambermaidfrench countrysidehit over the head with a bottledomestic servantbook clubhuis closfamily matriarchstep sisterfamily patriarchfur stolereference to romy schneidercameliapretty woman (See All) |
Retired madame Adelaide Bonfamille enjoys the good life in her Paris villa with even classier cat Duchess and three kittens: pianist Berlioz, painter Toulouse and sanctimonious Marie. When loyal butler Edgar overhears her will leaves everything to the cats until their death, he drugs and kidnaps the β¦m. However retired army dogs make his sidecar capsize on the country. Crafty stray cat Thomas O'Malley takes them under his wing back to Paris. Edgar tries to cover his tracks and catch them at return, but more animals turn on him, from the cart horse Frou-Frou to the tame mouse Roquefort and O'Malley's jazz friends. (Read More)
Subgenre: | 2d animationdisney |
Themes: | surrealismkidnappingjealousydancegreed |
Mood: | night |
Locations: | trainmotorcycleparis francefrancetruck |
Characters: | singerdancerartistsingle mother |
Period: | 1910s |
Story: | lead singerpianistsingingtitle spoken by characterdogfightdancingsonghorserescuecatpianorivergood versus evilnewspaper β¦womandinnerbirdumbrelladisappearancerecord playerjazzeavesdroppingtalking animalhatmousefrogmilkanthropomorphismanthropomorphic animalfather figurebutlerthunderstormfallhorse and carriagedrumseiffel tower parispaintaccordionfalling into watergramophonerailroadfriends who live togethertrumpetwindmillacoustic guitarpitchforksymboltrunktalking dogmotorcycle with a sidecarcarriagegoosesleeping pillchopstickshayharptalking catskylinecastle thunderanimal protagonistbassistballadeerbowler hatmilkmantalking birdfishing poletalking horsecroonertrumpetersinging animalanthropomorphic catdouble bassharpistexpression taken literallytalking mouseaccordionistbass voicebaritone voicespiraling eyesalto voicelead guitarist (See All) |
1987. Naive Sherrie Christian has just arrived in Hollywood from Tulsa looking to become a rock star. She is just like Drew Boley was when he first arrived in Hollywood, he, now the Hollywood veteran, who works as a bar back at the Bourbon Club, known as the center of the rock scene in town and the β¦place where many of the biggest acts in rock got their big break. The two meet as Drew helps Sherrie with a situation when she first arrives in town. Despite Dennis Dupree, the Bourbon's owner/manager, not liking to hire people like Drew or Sherrie - someone who has musical aspirations - as service staff, Drew is able to convince Dennis and his assistant Lonny to hire Sherrie as a server, Drew and Sherrie who have a blossoming mutual attraction. Dennis and Lonny, who are having financial difficulties, are able to convince rock star Stacee Jaxx, the perpetually stoned front man for the band Arsenal who got his first break performing at the Bourbon, to perform for free at a benefit concert at the club. Rumors are that Stacee is leaving Arsenal after their next gig to go solo, Rolling Stones reporter Constance Sack who wants to get the true story as to the reason. Another problem for the Bourbon is that Mayor Mike Whitmore is taking a tough stance on what he sees as bad societal influences like rock music. His Christian fundamentalist wife Patricia Whitmore is leading the on the ground campaign in this area, she who is determined to shut down the Bourbon. But Patricia is hiding a secrβ¦ (Read More)
Themes: | drinkingdrunkennessdance |
Locations: | bartaxisinging in a carsinging on bus |
Characters: | homosexualteenagerprostitutethiefsecretary |
Story: | gigmanagerconcertkissinterviewsex scenethree word titlepantiesbased on playbikinibeerreporterpoliticianstripteaseumbrella β¦suitcasedebtrock 'n' rollstagekissing while having sexmonkeyrockwaitermagazineclubrock starambitionmisunderstandinglove at first sightyoung lovewilhelm screamcrowdsuccesslong hairquitting a jobmusic industryhollywood signfailurepole dancergroupierecordsecret pastcity hallsidewalkrockerexecutivesex on pool tablepopneon lightgreyhound busspouseman kissing manrolling stone magazine (See All) |
Shaw was an officer in the Federal Army during the American Civil War who volunteered to lead the first company of black soldiers. Shaw was forced to deal with the prejudices of both the enemy (who had orders to kill commanding officers of blacks), and of his own fellow officers.
Subgenre: | epic |
Themes: | racismdeathfriendshiptortureheromilitaryangercorruptionhumiliationfreedomprejudice |
Mood: | goreaffectiontearjerker |
Locations: | beachnew england |
Characters: | american soldiersoldierafrican americanfriendchildhood friendmilitary officerself esteem |
Period: | 19th century1860s |
Story: | what happened to epiloguebased on true storybloodviolenceone word titlebare chested malepistolbased on bookcorpseshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestbattleswordletter β¦hand to hand combatrevolvercombatshot in the backsword fightstabbingarmyshot in the legracial slurstabbed in the backattackuniformtentshot in the armgeneralwhippingsacrificehateblack americancivil warfriendship between menrace relationsslaveryrageloss of friendmale bondinghonorcolonelinterracial friendshipcannonbarefoottarget practicebraverywhiphatredboston massachusettsshot in the facesculptureexploding headpridedead manracistpatriotismmain character diesheroismintimidationhead blown offwar herowar violencecorporal punishmentgovernorfortressbayonetwrathracial prejudicemilitary uniformamerican civil warn wordfinal battlemassachusettsfamous scoremusketorchestral music scoreracial tensionstutteringinfantrymass gravecavalryfloggingfortleg woundflintlock riflesouth carolinaafrican american protagoniststabbed with a swordblack historyu.s. civil warstabbed with a bayonetmute childracist insultcavalry chargechildren's choirhandwritingblack boyblack white relationsconfederacyabusive bossracial intolerancesymphonic music scoreafrican americansarmy trainingunionistblack soldiermusic score features choirblack american soldierbreakthrough herobased on lettersslave state (See All) |
The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.
Subgenre: | epicbased on autobiography |
Themes: | friendshippoliticsdrunkennessmilitarywrestlingguiltchildhood |
Mood: | high school |
Locations: | new york citybarcemeterysmall townnightclubdeserttaxiwheelchairbaseballmexicobrothel |
Characters: | american soldierfather son relationshipmother son relationshipbrother brother relationshipbabycatholicmilitary officerself pityreligious mother |
Period: | 1950s1960s1970s |
Story: | vietnam warfemale nuditymale frontal nuditysex scenewoman on topdreamface slapvomitingprayerdinerracial slurblack pantiesprologueuniformspeech β¦ratsix word titlesupermarkettitle based on songvietnamblockbusterpoolrailway stationparadebroken legloss of sonpost traumatic stress disordermiami floridafirst kissrainstormtank topvietnam veteranspit in the facemarineurinewetting pantscripplegeorgiaparaplegicfourth of julybronx new york cityu.s. marine corpsinfantryfast food restaurantworld war two veteranmonth in titlesocial activismcrotch shotlong island new yorkdate in titleleg bracefriendly firestudent athletephysical therapyloss of faithpacifismburgerlittle leaguehigh school promindependence dayanti war protestwar injurygrocerfield hospitalpolitical conventionwar widowdisabled veterananti war demonstrationstrict motherreturn from warveterans hospitalcausalitysyracuse new yorkprotesting vietnam warchin upssyracuse university (See All) |
Based on an incredible true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, 'Solomon Northup' (qv), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty personified by a malevolent slave owner, as well as unexpected kindness β¦es, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon's chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life. (Read More)
Themes: | racismfriendshipkidnappinginfidelityrapejealousytorturefuneralgriefhumiliationfreedomfight for freedomfreedom fight |
Period: | 19th century1840s |
Story: | mother child separationinterracial marriagewhat happened to epiloguebased on true storybased on novelnumber in titlebloodmale nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malesex scenemale full frontal nudityundressingmale pubic hair β¦new yorkwomanhuman rightshanginghairy chestwhippingwashington d.c.year in titlesexual abuseslaverycrying womancrying manslaveinterracial romancewhipbible quotecasual sexmelancholyphysical abuseunfaithful husbandman cryinghuman traffickingforced to striplouisianawoman cryingfamily reuniontime in titlesweatin medias resfilm starts with sexwriting a letterchainssocial injusticeplantationends with biographical notesmotivationalfiddleseparation from familyslave laborslave tradeblack historyjealous wifecottonburning a letterabolitionistslave ownermaster slave relationshipcotton fieldfreed slavecanadian expatriatehuman dignityinterracial rapebar of soapslave shipescape from slaveryloss of freedomrochester new yorkkidnapped manloss of identitycotton pickingsaratoga new yorkwhipping scarscutting woodfreedom seekersold into slaveryunmailed letter (See All) |
Follow a week in the life of a young folk singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961. Guitar in tow, huddled against the unforgiving New York winter, he is struggling to make it as a musician against seemingly insurmountable obstacles -- some of them of his own making.
Subgenre: | black comedy |
Themes: | friendshipsuicidemoneypregnancydrinkinghomelessnessabortion |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | new york citybarrestaurantsnowbuselevatorpolice carchicago illinoisgas stationfire escape |
Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfrienddoctorbrother sister relationshippolicemanmusicianjewishreference to godwaitresslittle boyprofessorsecretaryuncle nephew relationship β¦u.s. soldier (See All) |
Period: | 1960swinteryear 1961 |
Story: | auditionconcertsingingtitle spoken by characterflashbackcharacter name in titlecigarette smokingphotographchasethree word titletelephone callcryingsongbeating β¦underwearfoodpunched in the facecatdrinkcondomarrestliesunglassescafehandcuffsreference to jesus christguitarmanhattan new york citytelephoneflashlightcookingwineeatingdinersubwayapologyno opening creditssearchmicrophonekeyliarpay phonestorytellingreadingpursuitsleepingrecord playerapplauselistening to musicrecordingguitaristclassical musicdriving a carmilkhitchhikingcouchboxer shortsbackpackkickingtitle appears in writingfogsnowingcanerecording studiocontractreference to elvis presleyalleyhit in the facemen's bathroomreading aloudstairwaylooking out a windowguitar playinglosershow businessmailguitar playerfolk musicfilling stationcircular staircasein medias resunwanted pregnancydriving at nightintercomsleeping on a couchsnoringcoatgreenwich village manhattan new york cityreference to bob dylantoilet stallpenis slurtheatrical agentcold the temperaturewelshreference to the new york timessociologistsleeping on the floorborrowing moneybreakfast cerealfolk singerhecklerlistening to a car radioginger cathighway patrolmantrain depotwashington square manhattan new york cityselling a houseakron ohioupper west side manhattan new york citycar collisionreference to flash gordonreference to ulyssessociology professorcouchsurfingreference to new jerseylost catreference to boston massachusettslp recordingdriving in snowreference to seattle washingtonfalling asleep while drivingcolumbia recordselectrical tapeknocking on a car windowentering through a windowreference to new orleans louisiana (See All) |
Chris Kyle was nothing more than a Texan man who dreamed of becoming a cowboy, but in his thirties he found out that maybe his life needed something different, something where he could express his real talent, something that could help America in its fight against terrorism. So he joined the SEALs i β¦n order to become a sniper. After marrying, Kyle and the other members of the team are called for their first tour of Iraq. Kyle's struggle isn't with his missions, but about his relationship with the reality of the war and, once returned at home, how he manages to handle it with his urban life, his wife and kids. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | murderdeathrevengesuicidekidnappinginfidelitychristmaspregnancytorturedrunkennessweddingfuneralmilitarybrutalityterrorism β¦executionexploitationcourageu.s. military (See All) |
Locations: | military hospitalhelicopterhospitalbarbeachrestaurantchurchairplanedeserttaxiwoodswheelchairtexascar bombhumvee |
Characters: | american soldiersoldierhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipnursebabyhostagewarriorkillerpsychiatristbible β¦sniperamerican abroadsniper riflepregnant woman (See All) |
Period: | year 2001year 1998year 2013 |
Story: | what happened to epiloguebased on true storytwo word titleflashbackbloodviolencedogbare chested malephotographexplosionpartyknifepistolcell phoneshootout β¦beatingcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine gunhorsecar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenebattlevomitingheld at gunpointsunglassesinterrogationcombatshot in the backf wordgay slurassassinambushterroristmassacredeath of friendwomansnakenonlinear timelineexploding carsevered headno opening creditsnews reportshot in the legshot in the foreheadracial slurbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecowboycharacter's point of view camera shotmissiondeath of childchristmas treetankscene during end creditsstreet shootoutdeath of brotheramerican flagexploding bodymercenarysevered armsilencersubtitled scenekillingak 47machismomissilehand grenadegrenadekilling an animalassassination attemptfriendship between menhelmetbeardteddy bearrocket launcherpreacheriraqtarget practiceveteranbraverymercilessnessshot in the faceiraq warpost traumatic stress disorderdeath of protagonistassault rifleblack eyedeerbulletproof vestdisfigurementbarbecuepierrpgmoral dilemmapatriotismsouthern accentbullet timeclose up of eyesheroismman cryingshot through a windowtranslatorabandoned buildingkillwoman cryingrepeated scenewar heroarmored cardronebully comeuppanceamputeeyoung version of charactermarineweightliftingbehind enemy linessuicide bomberunsubtitled foreign languagebloody body of childmilitary uniformmale protagonistrodeofilmed killingcommando raidairfieldin medias resmilitary trainingtoy gunshooting rangeu.s. marine corpssledgehammerarmy basechild with gunhelicopter pilothidden guntortured to deathu.s. marinefemale vomitingbritish actor playing american characterpower drillprosthetic limbgrave side ceremonysandstormshot in the sidelaundry drying on clothes linenurserystar spangled banneruh 1 huey helicopterbountydeer huntingnavy sea air and land forcesmoke grenadenight vision binocularsdrill in the headbasic trainingmilitary lifecovered in mudartificial legmilitary funeralimprovised explosive deviceweapons cachehigh blood pressureflag draped coffinhole in the floorm1 abrams tankneoconservatismu.s. invasion of iraq21 gun salutencothrowing dartsbattle fatiguemq 1 predatorbronc ridingflash bangu.s. invasion of afghanistanauto repair storem 113 armored personnel carrirerrangefinder (See All) |
A pop singer has been receiving threatening notes, and her manager hires a bodyguard known for his good work. The bodyguard ruffles the singer's feathers and most of her entourage by tightening security more than they feel is necessary. The bodyguard is haunted by the fact that he was on Reagan's se β¦cret service staff but wasn't there to prevent the attack by Hinckley. Eventually the bodyguard and the singer start an affair, and she begins to believe his precautions are necessary when the stalker strikes close to home. (Read More)
Subgenre: | music videomartial artssuspenseconspiracymelodramafish out of water |
Themes: | murderdeathfriendshipbetrayaljealousydrinkingfearfuneralinvestigationseductionextramarital affairangerobsessionparanoiaredemption β¦guiltsexualityhumiliationmental illnessunrequited lovehome invasionpanicfalling in loveself sacrifice (See All) |
Mood: | darkness |
Locations: | helicopterbarrestaurantswimming poolhotelcarsnowairplanelos angeles californiaboatnightclubwaterwoodskitchenpolice station β¦lake (See All) |
Characters: | singerfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americandancermusiciansister sister relationshiptough guyactressinterracial relationshiplustsamurai sword |
Period: | 1990s |
Story: | managerconcertsingingtitle spoken by characterkissbloodviolencedoggunfightdancingphotographexplosionpartyknife β¦chasepistolsongshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splatterfistfightshot in the chestshotgunrescueslow motion scenepunched in the facecameraswordbrawlfalling from heightmasklettersunglassesbombrunninglingeriebedhallucinationf wordbedroombraassassinambulancemansionhousebrunetteassassinationlatex glovesracial slurgunshotattempted murderlimousinestalkerstrippingkaratescreamingpay phonepassiondolllightningactor shares first name with characterdomestic violencesensualitymanipulationgymbodyguardstalkingwitnesssadnesspremarital sexthreatened with a knifesilencerfireworkssacrificefreeze framechessriotstreetdressheavy raininjurysociopathfamesecurity cameracrucifixkicked in the stomachmovie theaterblockbustervictimaudienceembarrassmentmasked manwoman in jeopardyinterracial romancetarget practicestarattempted suicidekatana swordbroken glassdeath threatshoppinglove at first sightmiami floridastairsjumping through a windowdeath of sisterblood on shirtdead manrainstormknife throwingkarate choptuxedoattractiondressing roomeye patchroompop singerlasersightmasked killercrowdmedia coveragechauffeurtracking devicemysterious mancar drivinglong hairlockersarcasmlost lovemental retardationjukeboxrepressionhangoverperformersuitjacketcabin in the woodsoffscreen killingafrican american womanmurder witnesstwo way mirrorbattle of the sexesdivaairfieldprice of famepillowcockney accentfundraiserwinnerarm slingfanaticcurtainexploding boatweepinghidden gunbeverly hills californiamusic concertsecret service agentwhite male black female relationshipblack gloveslove songpremiereorange juicehead scarfblousefamous songshort hairchop shopacademy awardtechnicianacademy awards ceremonyromantic obsessionentourageblack white relationsmusic showtoy boatseatfan mailteleprompterpoked in the eyeafrican american musicrepressed loverotary clubreference to alexander graham bellfootprint in the snow (See All) |
It is the height of the war in Vietnam, and U.S. Army Captain Willard is sent by Colonel Lucas and a General to carry out a mission that, officially, 'does not exist - nor will it ever exist'. The mission: To seek out a mysterious Green Beret Colonel, Walter Kurtz, whose army has crossed the border β¦into Cambodia and is conducting hit-and-run missions against the Viet Cong and NVA. The army believes Kurtz has gone completely insane and Willard's job is to eliminate him! Willard, sent up the Nung River on a U.S. Navy patrol boat, discovers that his target is one of the most decorated officers in the U.S. Army. His crew meets up with surfer-type Lt-Colonel Kilgore, head of a U.S Army helicopter cavalry group which eliminates a Viet Cong outpost to provide an entry point into the Nung River. After some hair-raising encounters, in which some of his crew are killed, Willard, Lance and Chef reach Colonel Kurtz's outpost, beyond the Do Lung Bridge. Now, after becoming prisoners of Kurtz, will Willard & the others be able to fulfill their mission? (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmallegorymythological |
Themes: | racismdeathsurrealismmilitarybrutalityinsanitypoetrymadness |
Mood: | rainneo noirdarkness |
Locations: | helicopterbeachhotelboatjunglecampfireroad movie |
Characters: | american soldiersoldierpriestmilitary officer |
Period: | 1960s |
Story: | vietnam wartwo word titlefemale nuditybased on novelmale nudityviolencemale rear nuditycigarette smokingexplosionpartyknifefirevoice over narrationmachine gun β¦slow motion scenebattlebeermarijuanariverfightingcombatdecapitationjournalistassassintoplessmassacrebridgearmyexploding carsevered headcultno opening creditsassassinationcigar smokinguniformmissiontankgeneralgraffiticiamachismomissilecaptainspearmachetetape recordertempledrug abusemagazinevietnamsurfingjournalismblack humorcolonelmoralityexplosiveu.s. armyhypocrisychaosevacuationspecial forcesdark herorainstormslaughtertigertribepuppyflamethrowerexploding helicoptergatling gunmudvillain played by lead actorcia agentanti warmetaphorno title at beginningmedalnavylsdpsychedelicanimal abusecambodianativenihilismcolonialismsuicide bomberactual animal killedsurfboardatrocityu.s. navyair raidcavalrysecret missionarmy basefamous lineassassination plotplantationwar criminalbody painthelicopter pilotimperialismfireworkarmy lifeair strikewater skiingchoppermodern day adaptationodysseyceiling fanpacifismjungle warfarenapalmanimal sacrificeriverboatgreen beretlieutenant colonelawolreference to richard wagnerguerrilla warfaregod complexhead on a stakemale soldierregicideexploding bridgenikon camerawater buffalobugleimagerymangomoral transformationspear through chestplayboy playmatewarmongerradio transmissiongovernment assassinwoman smoking a cigarlieutenant generalpatrol boatsaigon vietnamwagner's ride of the valkyriesidolatryopium pipeuncle samhidden cityair cavalry (See All) |